Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
This verse forbids the making and worshipping of graven images or likenesses of anything, which contrasts with the decorative imagery described in Ezekiel 41:18.
Exodus 20:4-5: 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 Deuteronomy 4:16-18
These verses warn against corrupting oneself by making graven images or any likeness, which might seem to contradict the use of images of cherubims and palm trees in Ezekiel's temple vision.
Deuteronomy 4:16-18: Lest ye corrupt [yourselves], and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:29
Similar to Ezekiel 41, this verse talks about carved figures of cherubims and trees; however, the prohibition of graven images elsewhere may seem contradictory.
1 Kings 6:29: And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without. [open flowers: Heb. openings of flowers]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:8
Another reiteration of the command against making idols or likenesses, contrasting with the imagery in Ezekiel 41:18.
Deuteronomy 5:8: Thou shalt not make 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 waters beneath the earth:
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10
These verses discuss the futility and shame associated with making idols, contrasting with the purposeful use of symbolic imagery in Ezekiel's temple.
Isaiah 44:9-10: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]