Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 33:33

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

According to Ezekiel, when the things he talks about actually happen, the people will understand that he was a true messenger from God who was there to help them. It’s like a friend warning you about rain, and when it rains, you realize your friend was right all along.

Ezekiel 33:33: And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

Whereas Ezekiel 33:33 emphasizes the recognition that a prophet has spoken, Jeremiah 31:34 speaks of a time when no one will need to teach or be taught about knowing the Lord, as everyone will already know Him.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Ezekiel 33:33 suggests that events will confirm a prophet's words, but Deuteronomy 13:1-3 warns about false prophets who may predict signs or wonders that do come to pass.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3: If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

In contrast to Ezekiel 33:33, which focuses on hindsight recognition, Amos 3:7 states that God informs His prophets ahead of time about His plans, implying recognition should come before fulfillment.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:5

Ezekiel 33:33 speaks of a future realization that a prophet was among them, whereas Ezekiel 2:5 suggests that whether or not they realize, a prophet is indeed among them.

Ezekiel 2:5: And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they [are] a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15-16

Ezekiel 33:33 indicates recognition after fulfillment, but Matthew 7:15-16 advises to recognize false prophets by their fruits, suggesting discernment should occur beforehand.

Matthew 7:15-16: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
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