Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14
This verse describes prophets prophesying lies in God's name, contradicting Ezekiel 13:23's context about the false prophets God denounces.
Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:8-9
This passage warns against false prophets and deceitful visions, similar to the theme in Ezekiel 13:23, but emphasizes God's prohibition on believing them.
Jeremiah 29:8-9: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that [be] in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Jesus warns about false prophets who come in sheep's clothing, which differs from Ezekiel's message of deliverance from false visions and diviners.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
This verse encourages testing spirits to see if they are from God, acknowledging the existence of false prophets unlike Ezekiel 13:23's focus on their demise.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1
Discusses the presence of false prophets among the people leading to destruction, contrasting Ezekiel 13:23's message of no longer seeing vanity or divination.
2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 13:23 could be seen in the broader context of prophets and false prophecy. The challenge might arise from understanding how to discern true messages from God versus false ones. This can lead to confusion about who truly speaks for God, which could conflict with the certainty or faith people seek.