Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10
These verses depict God instructing Isaiah to preach in a manner that confuses and hardens people's hearts, while Ezekiel 20:49 shows Ezekiel lamenting that his messages are not being taken seriously and are seen as parables.
Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13-15
Jesus explains that He speaks in parables so that some will not understand, which contrasts with Ezekiel 20:49 where Ezekiel is frustrated that his messages are perceived as mere parables.
Matthew 13:13-15: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Mark 4:11-12
Jesus tells His disciples that the truth is hidden in parables for those outside to not perceive it, differing from Ezekiel 20:49 where Ezekiel is concerned that people dismiss his prophecies as parables.
Mark 4:11-12: And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables:
Contradiction with John 16:25
Jesus promises to speak plainly of the Father and not in proverbs or parables contrary to Ezekiel's situation in Ezekiel 20:49 where he is perceived as speaking only in parables.
John 16:25: These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. [proverbs: or, parables]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:12
Paul mentions using "great plainness of speech" to make his message clear, which is in contrast to Ezekiel 20:49, where Ezekiel's messages are not taken seriously and thought of only as parables.
2 Corinthians 3:12: Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: [plainness: or, boldness]