Contradiction with Proverbs 29:1
While Ezekiel 33:4 points to the responsibility of the warned individual to heed the warning, Proverbs 29:1 emphasizes the hardening of one's heart and inevitable destruction despite repeated warnings.
Proverbs 29:1: He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [He...: Heb. A man of reproofs]
Contradiction with James 4:17
Ezekiel 33:4 talks about physical danger and accountability, whereas James 4:17 highlights moral responsibility, suggesting the sin of omission rather than the heed to physical warning.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Romans 14:12
This verse stresses personal accountability to God rather than being warned by others, which might contradict the communal sense of responsibility in Ezekiel 33:4.
Romans 14:12: So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
This verse emphasizes the inevitability of time and season for every event, suggesting that some events may occur irrespective of warnings, in contrast to the idea of heeding a warning in Ezekiel 33:4.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with John 9:41
Indicates that one's awareness (or lack thereof) of danger alters the nature of responsibility and sin, contradicting Ezekiel 33:4 where awareness from warning leads directly to responsibility for the outcome.
John 9:41: Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with Ezekiel 33:4 could be tied to the idea of responsibility and punishment. If a warning is given and ignored, the one who ignored it bears the consequence. This may conflict with other ideas of collective responsibility or shared guilt seen elsewhere, where the failure of one could affect many, regardless of individual actions. It raises questions about personal responsibility versus communal accountability.