Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 24:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 24:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 24:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God will make Ezekiel able to speak again, and he will talk to someone who escapes. People will see this as a special sign and know that God is in charge.

Ezekiel 24:27: In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no more dumb: and thou shalt be a sign unto them; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:7

Ezekiel 24:27 speaks of the mouth being opened and speech resuming, while Isaiah 53:7 describes being oppressed and afflicted without opening the mouth, highlighting a contrast between speaking and remaining silent.

Isaiah 53:7: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Ezekiel 24:27 indicates a time for speech, whereas Proverbs 17:28 suggests that remaining silent can be considered wise, showing a contradiction between the value of speaking versus staying silent.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Ezekiel 24:27 emphasizes an opening of the mouth to speak, yet James 1:19 advises being slow to speak, presenting a contradiction in the timing and encouragement of speech.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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