Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 41:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 41:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 41:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, there were beautiful pictures of angels with wings and palm trees on the walls of God's special house, from the floor up to above the door. These decorations were there to show how special and holy the place was.

Ezekiel 41:20: From the ground unto above the door [were] cherubims and palm trees made, and [on] the wall of the temple.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4

This verse contradicts Ezekiel 41:20 by prohibiting the making of graven images, while Ezekiel 41:20 describes specific engravings in the temple.

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 Deuteronomy 4:16-18

These verses warn against making idols or any representation in the form of a man or woman, contradicting the carvings described in Ezekiel 41:20.

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 44:9-11

This passage condemns the making of idols and images, contrasting with the carvings mentioned in Ezekiel 41:20.

Isaiah 44:9-11: 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]

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

This verse prohibits making idols or images to bow down to, while Ezekiel 41:20 details engravings in a sacred space.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:3-5

These verses caution against the practices of creating and revering carved images, contradicting the embellishments described in Ezekiel 41:20.

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]
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