Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 42:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 42:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 42:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God told him to measure the temple, and this part shows how big the south side of the temple is. It was as long as 500 big sticks, showing that God's house is really big and special.

Ezekiel 42:18: He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed.

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:23

Ezekiel 42:18 discusses measuring property; Leviticus 25:23 states that the land belongs to God and not permanently to people.

Leviticus 25:23: The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land [is] mine; for ye [are] strangers and sojourners with me. [for ever: or, to be quite cut off: Heb. for cutting off]

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1

Ezekiel 42:18 involves measurement, suggesting completion, whereas Joshua 13:1 notes that much land remains to be possessed.

Joshua 13:1: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

Ezekiel 42:18 is about human measurement; Isaiah 55:9 emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human actions.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Ezekiel 42:18 features reliance on physical measurement; Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord instead of one's understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:15

Ezekiel 42:18 implies precise measurement; Ecclesiastes 1:15 states that what is crooked cannot be made straight.

Ecclesiastes 1:15: [That which is] crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. [that which is wanting: Heb. defect]

Contradiction with John 18:36

Ezekiel 42:18 deals with land measurement; John 18:36 emphasizes that Jesus's kingdom is not of this world.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:16

Ezekiel 42:18 describes earthly measurements; Revelation 21:16 describes a perfect, heavenly city measured by God.

Revelation 21:16: And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
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