Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God spoke directly to him while he was by a river in a faraway land, and God gave him a special message. He felt God's power with him very strongly.

Ezekiel 1:3: The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. [Ezekiel: Heb. Jehezkel]

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

States that God reveals His secrets to His prophets, reinforcing prophetic communication rather than contradicting it.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:21

Emphasizes that prophecy comes from the Holy Spirit, confirming rather than contradicting divine inspiration seen in Ezekiel.

2 Peter 1:21: For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost. [in old time: or, at any time]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:4-5

Describes a similar calling of Jeremiah, aligned with Ezekiel's prophetic role rather than contradicting it.

Jeremiah 1:4-5: Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

Shows God speaking through prophets in visions or dreams, consistent with Ezekiel’s experience without contradiction.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.
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