Contradiction with Isaiah 40:22
While Ezekiel 1:18 describes the wheels as having the appearance of a circle filled with eyes, Isaiah 40:22 presents God as sitting upon the "circle of the earth," suggesting a singular circle rather than wheels with many eyes, emphasizing a simplicity and singularity that contradicts the multiplicity of eyes.
Isaiah 40:22: [It is] he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof [are] as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: [It is...: or, Him that]
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:3
Ezekiel 1:18 speaks of multiple eyes on wheels, implying a need for such devices to see, whereas Proverbs 15:3 states, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place," suggesting God sees all things directly without the need for many eyes on wheels.
Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Contradiction with Revelation 4:6-8
Although both passages mention creatures full of eyes, Revelation 4:6-8 describes living creatures covered with eyes, symbolizing vigilance and knowledge, differing from Ezekiel's image of inanimate wheels filled with eyes, indicating a different kind of omniscience.
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 1 Samuel 16:7
Ezekiel 1:18 emphasizes the external appearance of eyes, whereas 1 Samuel 16:7 focuses on God’s ability to see beyond outward appearances, emphasizing that God looks at the heart, which contrasts with the outwardly focused imagery in Ezekiel.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:2
Isaiah describes seraphim covering their faces and feet with wings, focusing on reverence and humility, which contrasts with Ezekiel’s vision that highlights the eyes and wheels, emphasizing omnipresence and movement.
Isaiah 6:2: Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.