Contradiction with Amos 3:7
Amos 3:7 suggests that God reveals His secret counsel to His prophets, implying communication and understanding, while Ezekiel 2:7 emphasizes speaking God's words regardless of whether the people will listen or not, indicating expected rejection or lack of understanding from the people.
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:14
Matthew 10:14 advises shaking the dust off your feet if people do not receive or listen to the message, suggesting leaving those who do not listen, which contradicts Ezekiel 2:7's command to speak regardless of whether the people will hear or not.
Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Contradiction with Jonah 1:2-3
God commands Jonah to cry against Nineveh, and Jonah flees to avoid delivering the message—illustrating disobedience when faced with a potentially unrepentant audience, while Ezekiel 2:7 emphasizes obedience in delivering God's message irrespective of the audience's response.
Jonah 1:2-3: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:27
God tells Jeremiah that the people will not listen to him, suggesting futility in speaking, whereas Ezekiel 2:7 insists on speaking God's words whether the people will listen or not, emphasizing duty over outcome.
Jeremiah 7:27: Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 81:11-12
These verses describe a situation where God gives up on those who don't listen by allowing them to follow their own devices, contrasting with Ezekiel 2:7 where God's instruction prevails regardless of the people's receptiveness.
Psalm 81:11-12: But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction with Ezekiel 2:7 could be the challenge of free will and divine command. The verse emphasizes the importance of delivering God's message regardless of whether people listen or not. This raises questions about human free will and responsibility—if God commands someone to deliver a message that may not be heeded, it raises issues about the role of free will in accepting or rejecting divine messages and how accountable people are for their dismissal. However, interpretations can vary, and this may not be seen as an issue by all theologians.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in Ezekiel 2:7 could be the instruction to speak to people regardless of whether they listen or not, which might conflict with the idea of respecting others' choices and autonomy. This could seem inconsistent with the value of mutual respect and consent in communication.