Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:2
Describe a different set of measurements and construction details of the temple built by Solomon, potentially contradicting the dimensions found in Ezekiel's vision.
1 Kings 6:2: And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty [cubits], and the height thereof thirty cubits.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 3:3
Provides different dimensions for Solomon’s temple, contrasting with the prophetic temple measurements in Ezekiel.
2 Chronicles 3:3: Now these [are the things wherein] Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. [instructed: Heb. founded]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:17
Describes the measurements of the temple's interior differently than those provided in Ezekiel's vision.
1 Kings 6:17: And the house, that [is], the temple before it, was forty cubits [long].
Contradiction with Exodus 26:1-30
Describes the measurements of the tabernacle, which are different from the temple vision in Ezekiel.
Exodus 26:1-30: Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle [with] ten curtains [of] fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: [with] cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. [of cunning...: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer]
Contradiction with Revelation 21:16
Gives a completely different description of the holy city's size, contrasting with the specific temple dimensions provided in Ezekiel 40.
Revelation 21:16: And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.