Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 41:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 41:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 41:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Ezekiel, God showed him a special place of worship that had double doors to go inside. These doors helped people enter the holy area where they could think about God and pray.

Ezekiel 41:23: And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:4

Describes windows of narrow lights in Solomon's temple, whereas Ezekiel 41:23 mentions doors and lacks mention of such windows.

1 Kings 6:4: And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. [of...: or, broad within, and narrow without: or, skewed and closed]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 40:16

Mentions rectangular windows with narrow frames, which contrasts with Ezekiel 41:23's focus on doors rather than windows.

Ezekiel 40:16: And [there were] narrow windows to the little chambers, and to their posts within the gate round about, and likewise to the arches: and windows [were] round about inward: and upon [each] post [were] palm trees. [narrow: Heb. closed] [arches: or, galleries, or, porches] [inward: or, within]

Contradiction with Exodus 26:31-33

Describes a veil separating the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle, contrasting with the wooden doors mentioned in Ezekiel 41:23.

Exodus 26:31-33: And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 41:1

Refers to measurements of the temple structure, shifting focus away from doors which are the subject of Ezekiel 41:23.

Ezekiel 41:1: Afterward he brought me to the temple, and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side, and six cubits broad on the other side, [which was] the breadth of the tabernacle.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:21

Describes the gates of New Jerusalem as being made of pearls, contrasting with the olive wood doors mentioned in Ezekiel 41:23.

Revelation 21:21: And the twelve gates [were] twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city [was] pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
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