Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 10:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 10:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 10:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God sent special angels called cherubims to stand by His temple, and when a man walked in, a cloud filled the inside of the temple, showing that God's presence was there. This means God was with them and watching over everything.

Ezekiel 10:3: Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 1:7

While Ezekiel 10:3 describes the cherubim as having “the sound of the wings of the cherubims” being heard, Ezekiel 1:7 discusses their appearance as “sparkled like the color of burnished brass,” highlighting a difference in focus—one auditory, the other visual.

Ezekiel 1:7: And their feet [were] straight feet; and the sole of their feet [was] like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. [straight...: Heb. a straight foot]

Contradiction with Exodus 25:18-20

Contrasted with Ezekiel 10:3 where cherubim’s wings are in motion and heard, Exodus describes cherubim as stationary statues above the Ark of the Covenant, emphasizing a different context and depiction.

Exodus 25:18-20: And thou shalt make two cherubims [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

Contradiction with Revelation 4:6-8

These verses present living creatures around the throne, full of eyes and declaring holiness without reference to sound or the specific movement of wings, unlike the auditory emphasis in Ezekiel 10:3.

Revelation 4:6-8: And before the throne [there was] a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, [were] four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 10:5

While very close in context, this verse emphasizes the sound of cherubim’s wings being like “the voice of the Almighty,” which can be perceived as conflicting with the simpler motion described in 10:3.

Ezekiel 10:5: And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard [even] to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.
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