Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
This verse contradicts Ezekiel 13:4 as it warns against false prophets who speak visions from their own hearts, similar to Ezekiel 13:4's condemnation of prophets acting like cunning foxes.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20
This verse contradicts Ezekiel 13:4 by asserting that false prophets shall die, highlighting a dire consequence, whereas Ezekiel 13:4 only describes their deceitful nature.
Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
This verse contradicts Ezekiel 13:4 by portraying false prophets as "wolves in sheep's clothing," in contrast to the metaphor of foxes used in Ezekiel 13:4.
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 contradicts Ezekiel 13:4 by instructing believers to test the spirits to discern true from false prophets, suggesting discernment rather than merely identifying them as 'foxes.'
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.