Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 41:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 41:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 41:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the temple he saw in a vision got bigger and bigger as you went higher up. It was like a big spiral staircase where each floor had more room than the one below it.

Ezekiel 41:7: And [there was] an enlarging, and a winding about still upward to the side chambers: for the winding about of the house went still upward round about the house: therefore the breadth of the house [was still] upward, and so increased [from] the lowest [chamber] to the highest by the midst. [there...: Heb. it was made broader, and went round]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:8

This verse describes Solomon's Temple and provides different details on the structure and access to the side chambers, which can differ from the descriptions in Ezekiel’s vision.

1 Kings 6:8: The door for the middle chamber [was] in the right side of the house: and they went up with winding stairs into the middle [chamber], and out of the middle into the third. [side: Heb. shoulder]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:11-12

These verses discuss the plans given to Solomon for the temple, showcasing a different divine architectural blueprint compared to Ezekiel's vision.

1 Chronicles 28:11-12: Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:24

This verse describes a heavenly sanctuary not made with hands, contrasting with the earthly and detailed architecture described in Ezekiel’s vision.

Hebrews 9:24: For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, [which are] the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus speaks of worship that is not confined to specific locations, which contrasts with the detailed and specified place of worship depicted in Ezekiel.

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 Acts 7:48

It states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, presenting a contrast to the physical temple structure in Ezekiel 41.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
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