Contradiction with Genesis 18:25
This verse expresses belief in God's justice, implying that God would not destroy the righteous with the wicked, which contrasts with the judgment pronounced in Ezekiel 9:9.
Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?
Contradiction with Psalm 25:8
It talks about the goodness and uprightness of the Lord, guiding sinners, which contrasts with the judgment and lack of mercy shown in Ezekiel 9:9.
Psalm 25:8: Good and upright [is] the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
It emphasizes God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance, contradicting the immediate judgment described in Ezekiel 9:9.
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.
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
Demonstrates God's readiness to relent from sending calamity, which contrasts with the unwavering decree of judgment in Ezekiel 9:9.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33
This verse suggests that God does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, contradicting the severe judgment in Ezekiel 9:9.
Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
It describes God's nature as merciful and gracious, contrasting with the portrayal of disregard for mercy in Ezekiel 9:9.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 86:15
It describes God as full of compassion and long-suffering, which is contradictory to the harshness found in Ezekiel 9:9.
Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
It shows God's delight in mercy, which stands opposed to the acts of judgment described in Ezekiel 9:9.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 9:9 suggests that God is either unaware of the wrongdoings happening in the land or indifferent to them. This can seem contradictory to other parts of the Bible that portray God as all-knowing and fully aware of human actions. It might raise questions about God's presence and awareness in the face of wrongdoing.
Paradox #2
The verse suggests that people thought God didn't see their actions or care about their behavior. This could seem to contradict the idea that God is omniscient (all-knowing) and just, as generally described in other parts of the Bible. It raises questions about whether God is aware of human actions or chooses to ignore them.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Ezekiel 9:9 could be seen in how it portrays God's response to human wickedness. It suggests that people believe God does not see or care about their actions, despite the presence of injustice and violence. The conflict may arise from comparing this with other parts of the Bible where God is often described as compassionate and watching over people with care. Here, God seems distant or unresponsive to wrongdoing, which might appear inconsistent with His caring nature described elsewhere.