Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 3:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 3:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 3:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God's power touched him and told him to get up and go to an open place where God would speak to him. This shows that God gives special messages to people and wants to talk with them.

Ezekiel 3:22: And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Ezekiel 3:22 involves being called to isolation in the plain, whereas Matthew 28:19 commands going forth into the world to make disciples, suggesting an outreach mission over solitude.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with John 3:16

Ezekiel 3:22 is focused on a specific directive to a prophet, while John 3:16 speaks of a universal promise and message of salvation for all, possibly contrasting focused duty with global love and grace.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Acts 1:8

Ezekiel 3:22 involves a private revelation and instruction from God, while Acts 1:8 emphasizes the idea of public witness and spreading the message to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. [power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Ezekiel 3:22 is a command to a prophet to go into a specific setting, which could be seen as restricting actions; 1 Thessalonians calls for constant rejoicing and prayer, advocating continual and proactive engagement with faith in all settings.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:8

Ezekiel 3:22 is a specific command to go aside for a message in the plain, while Isaiah 6:8 involves a readiness to be sent anywhere, indicating willingness and openness to diverse missions.

Isaiah 6:8: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. [Here...: Heb. behold me]
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