Contradiction with Exodus 31:18
While Ezekiel 41:3 details measurements and structural aspects of a temple vision, Exodus 31:18 highlights a divine interaction through inscribed tablets, emphasizing law versus physical structure.
Exodus 31:18: And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
Ezekiel 41:3 focuses on a physical temple; 1 Kings 8:27 presents the idea that God cannot be contained in a physical structure, questioning the necessity of a physical temple.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Contradiction with John 4:21
Ezekiel 41:3 describes precise temple architecture, but John 4:21 records Jesus’ words about worship not being confined to specific locations, challenging the focus on physical temple worship.
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.
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Ezekiel 41:3 provides details for the temple's design, yet Isaiah 66:1 speaks of God’s throne being in heaven, making earthly temples seem insignificant or unnecessary.
Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?
Contradiction with Acts 7:48-50
Contrasting with the detailed temple vision in Ezekiel 41:3, Acts 7:48-50 emphasizes God does not dwell in man-made temples, suggesting a different understanding of divine presence.
Acts 7:48-50: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
While Ezekiel 41:3 concerns the earthly temple measurements, Hebrews 9:11 refers to a more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, which is a spiritual rather than physical focus.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;