Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
Describes God as merciful and gracious, slow to anger, which seems to contradict the swift judgment seen in Ezekiel 9:2.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Instructs to love your enemies, contrasting the execution of judgment depicted in Ezekiel 9:2.
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 James 2:13
Emphasizes that mercy triumphs over judgment, contrasting the execution of divine judgment described in Ezekiel 9:2.
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 John 3:17
States that God sent His Son to save the world, not to condemn it, differing from the judgment and destruction in Ezekiel 9:2.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Expresses that God is patient and not wanting anyone to perish, which contrasts with the immediate execution of judgment in Ezekiel 9:2.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Ezekiel 9:2 could stem from the portrayal of divine judgment and destruction. It raises questions about the morality of collective punishment and the harshness of the punishment decreed, as it involves violence and harm. This can conflict with the idea of a benevolent and compassionate deity.