Contradiction with Exodus 20:25
Contradicts the use of hewn stone in sacred places, whereas Ezekiel 40:31 details constructed temple features.
Exodus 20:25: And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. [build...: Heb. build them with hewing]
Contradiction with Numbers 1:50
Assigns Levites to caring for the tabernacle, which differs from Ezekiel's temple roles, suggesting a different era or system.
Numbers 1:50: But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that [belong] to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:6-7
God states He has not dwelt in a house, contrasting with the structured temple in Ezekiel 40:31.
2 Samuel 7:6-7: Whereas I have not dwelt in [any] house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.
Contradiction with John 4:21
Jesus mentions worship not being confined to Jerusalem, differing from the centralized worship implied in Ezekiel 40:31.
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 Acts 17:24
States God does not dwell in temples made with hands, while Ezekiel 40:31 describes a specific temple.
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;