Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 41:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 41:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 41:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him a strong and tall building with thick walls, meant to be a special and holy place. This building was made with strong foundations, so it would stand firmly and last a long time.

Ezekiel 41:8: I saw also the height of the house round about: the foundations of the side chambers [were] a full reed of six great cubits.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

This verse suggests that God does not dwell in man-made temples, contradicting Ezekiel 41:8 which describes the physical temple structure.

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

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worship will not be confined to Jerusalem, in contrast to the temple description in Ezekiel 41:8 which suggests importance of a physical temple in a specific location.

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 Hebrews 9:11

This verse speaks of Christ as a high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, differing from Ezekiel 41:8 which describes a physical structure.

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;

Contradiction with Matthew 24:2

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, indicating its transience, which contradicts the enduring significance implied in Ezekiel 41:8.

Matthew 24:2: And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
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