Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
Contradicts the detailed visions of God’s structures in Ezekiel, stating no one can see God and live, focusing on God’s direct presence rather than structures.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with John 4:24
Emphasizes worshiping God in spirit and truth rather than focusing on physical structures like those in Ezekiel’s vision.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
Contradicts the emphasis on the physical temple, stating that God does not dwell in temples made with hands.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:5
Highlights the concept of heavenly, spiritual realities over earthly copies, in contrast to Ezekiel's detailed physical descriptions.
Hebrews 8:5: Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, [that] thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-35
Implicates the irrelevance of earthly temples by stating heaven is God's throne instead of emphasizing earthly structures.
Matthew 5:34-35: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Downplays the significance of a physical temple, stating heaven is God's throne and the earth is his footstool, not needing a specific temple.
Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?