Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses prohibit the making of graven images or any likeness of anything in heaven or earth, which contradicts Ezekiel 41:19 that depicts cherubim with human and lion faces carved in the temple.
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
Warns against making idols in the shape of any figure, including male or female, which contrasts with the carved imagery of cherubim in Ezekiel 41:19.
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 Isaiah 42:8
God states He will not give His glory to another or His praise to graven images, contradicting Ezekiel’s vision of temple decorations.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:29
Although similar in depicting carved figures in the temple, this verse indirectly contradicts the uniqueness of Ezekiel's temple by showing another instance, implying differences in representations and contexts could be seen as 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 Jeremiah 10:3-5
Criticizes the practice of creating and revering carved figures, which contrasts with the sanctioned imagery in Ezekiel 41:19.
Jeremiah 10:3-5: For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. [customs...: Heb. statutes, or, ordinances are vanity]