Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13
This verse suggests that seeking God with the whole heart will result in finding Him, contrasting with Ezekiel 20:3 where God refuses to be inquired by the elders of Israel.
Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse promises that God gives wisdom to those who ask, contrasting with the refusal of inquiry in Ezekiel 20:3.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages asking and seeking, promising answers, which contrasts with the refusal in Ezekiel 20:3.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
This verse encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found, which can contrast with God not allowing inquiry in Ezekiel 20:3.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
This verse states that God loves those who seek Him early, contrasting with the divine refusal to be consulted in Ezekiel 20:3.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 20:3 may seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God is portrayed as always willing to listen to His people. In this verse, God refuses to be consulted by certain elders of Israel because of their persistent unfaithfulness. This contrasts with passages where God is described as always being open to the prayers and requests of His followers.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 20:3 shows a possible contradiction because it discusses God refusing to be inquired by certain people, which could conflict with the idea of God being open to everyone seeking guidance. Inconsistent views on accessibility to God might be seen as a contradiction.