Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 33:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 33:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 33:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wants people to choose someone to watch out for danger and warn others if something bad is coming. It's like picking a superhero to keep everyone safe by telling them when trouble is near.

Ezekiel 33:2: Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: [When...: Heb. A land when I bring a sword upon her]

Contradiction with Psalm 121:7

This verse assures that the Lord will preserve from all evil, suggesting no need for human watchmen as mentioned in Ezekiel 33:2.

Psalm 121:7: The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Advises trusting in the Lord completely rather than relying on human discretion or warning as a watchman does.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Suggests not to worry about tomorrow, implying that setting a watchman as a precaution may contradict this teaching.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Talks about the uncertainty of life and planning, contrasting with the idea of appointing watchmen to predict and respond to threats.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with John 10:28-29

Indicates that once someone is in God's care, they cannot be taken away, conflicting with the need for a human warning system as set by watchmen.

John 10:28-29: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.
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