Contradiction with Matthew 16:18
This verse discusses the establishment of the church by Peter, which could be seen as contrasting with the description of a physical temple structure in Ezekiel 40:20.
Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
Contradiction with John 2:19
Jesus speaks of destroying the temple and raising it in three days, highlighting a spiritual temple rather than a physical one described in Ezekiel 40:20.
John 2:19: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
This verse states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, which contradicts the detailed temple measurements in Ezekiel 40:20.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
Describes Christ as a high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, contrasting with the physical temple in the Ezekiel description.
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;