Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 7:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 7:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 7:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God is saying that He will bring people who do not know Him to take over the houses and stop the proud from boasting. This means that the special places where people worship will be made unclean or not special anymore.

Ezekiel 7:24: Wherefore I will bring the worst of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pomp of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be defiled. [their holy...: or, they shall inherit their holy places]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 7:24 describes God bringing the worst of the heathen to possess their houses, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and bless them that curse you, promoting forgiveness and love over possession and conflict.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Ezekiel 7:24 speaks of divine retribution through the worst heathen, while Romans 12:19 advises believers not to avenge themselves but to leave vengeance to God, suggesting personal restraint rather than facilitating retribution.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Ezekiel 7:24 emphasizes judgment and destruction, yet James 2:13 highlights that mercy triumphs over judgment, promoting mercy as a higher principle over judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 3:17

Ezekiel 7:24 deals with the bringing of destruction upon a people, contrasting with John 3:17 which states that God sent His Son not to condemn the world but to save it, emphasizing salvation over condemnation.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 7:24 speaks about God's punishment through allowing foreign nations to conquer and bring destruction. The contradiction might be seen in the idea of a loving and merciful God allowing such harsh punishment and suffering for the people. This can be seen as conflicting with other teachings that emphasize love and forgiveness.

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