Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 40:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 40:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 40:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse describes part of a special building, like a big temple, with rooms, posts, and arches all measured carefully. It's like God giving specific instructions on how to make a beautiful and important place.

Ezekiel 40:33: And the little chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof, [were] according to these measures: and [there were] windows therein and in the arches thereof round about: [it was] fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Ezekiel 40:33 describes a specific gate's measurements and decorations, while Genesis 1:31 describes God seeing everything He made as "very good," contrasting specific detail with universal assessment.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

Ezekiel 40:33 provides a detailed description of temple ornaments, contradicting the prohibition against creating graven images in Exodus 20:4.

Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Ezekiel 40:33 describes physical structures and adornment, whereas Matthew 6:19 advises against storing earthly treasures such as those described.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

Ezekiel 40:33 focuses on constructing a physical temple, which contradicts Acts 17:24 stating that God does not dwell in temples made with hands.

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 John 4:21

Ezekiel 40:33 emphasizes a specific place of worship, contrasting John 4:21's message that true worship will not be confined to specific locations.

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.
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