Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is very upset because the people are doing very bad things, and these actions make Him really angry. God is asking if the people think it's not important that their bad behavior has caused a lot of trouble and sadness.

Ezekiel 8:17: Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen [this], O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose. [Is it...: or, Is there any thing lighter than to commit]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16

While Ezekiel 8:17 describes the detestable actions of the people, Isaiah 1:16 calls for them to wash themselves and make themselves clean, implying a possibility of repentance and change rather than judgment.

Isaiah 1:16: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 8:17 depicts wrath towards the sinful acts, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you, demonstrating a contradictory approach towards handling wrongdoers.

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 2:4

Ezekiel 8:17 speaks of the anger due to iniquity, whereas Romans 2:4 highlights the goodness and patience of God being meant to lead to repentance rather than immediate judgment.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

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