Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 40:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 40:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 40:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God gave very detailed instructions for building things, like gates in a special place, so people could worship Him. This shows how important and special this place is because God wanted it to be just right.

Ezekiel 40:11: And he measured the breadth of the entry of the gate, ten cubits; [and] the length of the gate, thirteen cubits.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting with the literal temple description in Ezekiel 40:11.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11

Refers to Christ as a high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, differing from the literal construction mentioned in Ezekiel 40:11.

Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus says the hour comes when worship will not be confined to a temple or mountain, opposing the physical temple measurements in Ezekiel 40:11.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

Acknowledges the heavens cannot contain God, thus any earthly temple (Ezekiel 40:11's measurements) is insignificant in comparison.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
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