Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 20:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 20:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 20:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, people were saying that he talked in stories that were hard to understand. He was worried that they wouldn't take God's messages seriously.

Ezekiel 20:49: Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?

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]
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