Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
Describes God as merciful and forgiving, contrasting with the depiction of a judgmental and punishing God in Ezekiel 7:9.
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 Isaiah 55:7
Highlights God's abundant forgiveness for those who turn to Him, which seemingly contradicts the imminent judgment in Ezekiel 7:9.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10
Emphasizes God's slowness to anger and merciful nature, in contrast to the swift and severe judgment described in Ezekiel 7:9.
Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
Portrays God's mercies as new every morning, contrasting with the decisive punishment in Ezekiel 7:9.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, which could be seen as conflicting with the harsh judgment in Ezekiel 7:9.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 7:9 might be seen as conflicting with the idea of a forgiving and merciful God, as it emphasizes God's anger and judgment without mention of mercy or repentance. This could seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God's forgiveness and love are highlighted.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Ezekiel 7:9 could relate to the concept of divine punishment without mercy. Some might see a contradiction between this and other teachings in the Bible about forgiveness and compassion. This raises questions about how justice and mercy are balanced in divine actions.