Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him some really bad things that people were doing, and He wanted Ezekiel to see how wrong those actions were. God was upset because the people were not listening to Him or doing what was right.

Ezekiel 8:9: And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands not to have other gods, whereas Ezekiel 8:9 describes idolatry occurring in the temple.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:7

This verse prohibits having other gods, which contradicts the idolatry described in Ezekiel 8:9.

Deuteronomy 5:7: Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14

This verse is an exhortation to flee from idolatry, opposing the actions shown in Ezekiel 8:9.

1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

This commands against creating idols, contrasting the idol worship in Ezekiel 8:9.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9

This verse mocks idol makers, contradicting the reverence of idols in Ezekiel 8:9.

Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]
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