Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
While Ezekiel 7:8 emphasizes God's wrath and judgment, Exodus 34:6-7 highlights God's mercy, graciousness, and forgiveness.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with James 2:13
Ezekiel 7:8 speaks of vengeance and fury, whereas James 2:13 mentions that mercy triumphs 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 Psalm 103:8-9
Ezekiel 7:8 describes God's anger being poured out, yet Psalm 103:8-9 declares that God is slow to anger and will not always chide.
Psalm 103:8-9: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
Ezekiel 7:8 talks about the full extent of God's anger, but Lamentations 3:31-33 emphasizes that God does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Ezekiel 7:8 focuses on God's wrath, while 1 John 4:8 insists that God is love, presenting a loving character of God.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:8 talks about God's anger and punishment. A potential contradiction could arise when comparing this with verses that emphasize God's mercy and forgiveness. Some might wonder how God can be both merciful and wrathful. However, many theologians believe these qualities can coexist, with God's justice requiring consequences for wrongdoing while still offering forgiveness to the repentant.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 7:8 describes God expressing anger and punishing people for their actions. The contradiction could be seen as the conflict between the idea of a loving, forgiving God and a God who is wrathful and punishes. This can seem inconsistent to some people because it raises questions about how these two aspects of God's character fit together.