Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is calling special guardians to come close, each with a tool to do something very serious to the city. This means God is planning to do something important and wants the helpers to be ready.

Ezekiel 9:1: He cried also in mine ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause them that have charge over the city to draw near, even every man [with] his destroying weapon in his hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezekiel 9:1 talks about punishment and destruction, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes love and prayer for enemies, promoting forgiveness instead of violence.

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 Ezekiel 18:23

Ezekiel 9:1 involves the execution of judgment, whereas Ezekiel 18:23 suggests that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and prefers their repentance.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with James 2:13

Ezekiel 9:1 involves judgment without mercy, while James 2:13 highlights the triumph of mercy 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 Luke 6:27-28

Ezekiel 9:1 shows God's command for an act of violence, whereas Luke 6:27-28 instructs to love and bless those who are adversaries.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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