Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 8:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 8:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 8:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God asked him to look north, and when he did, he saw a statue that made God very unhappy. This statue was at the entrance to a special place where people came to worship God.

Ezekiel 8:5: Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

It contradicts Ezekiel 8:5 by stating "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," contrasting with the idolatry shown in Ezekiel.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8-9

Prohibits making idols or bowing down to them, conflicting with the idol presence in Ezekiel 8:5.

Deuteronomy 5:8-9: Thou shalt not make thee [any] graven image, [or] any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the waters beneath the earth:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

Warns against going after other gods, opposing the idolatrous practices described in Ezekiel 8:5.

Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Contradiction with Mark 12:29-30

Emphasizes loving God with all one’s heart and soul, contrasting with the idolatry committed in Ezekiel 8:5.

Mark 12:29-30: And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
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