Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 42:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 42:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 42:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse is describing rooms near the temple that were used by priests. The rooms were very big, showing how important and special the temple area was.

Ezekiel 42:8: For the length of the chambers that [were] in the utter court [was] fifty cubits: and, lo, before the temple [were] an hundred cubits.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 40:5

Ezekiel 40:5 describes a different measurement and structure, contradicting Ezekiel 42:8's specific measurements of chambers.

Ezekiel 40:5: And behold a wall on the outside of the house round about, and in the man's hand a measuring reed of six cubits [long] by the cubit and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building, one reed; and the height, one reed.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:2

Describes the dimensions of Solomon's temple, which differ from the chambers’ dimensions in Ezekiel 42:8, offering a contrasting vision of sacred architecture.

1 Kings 6:2: And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof [was] threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty [cubits], and the height thereof thirty cubits.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:16

Provides the dimensions of the New Jerusalem, which are vastly different and symbolic, contrasting with the literal measurements in Ezekiel 42:8.

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.

Contradiction with Exodus 26:8

The dimensions for the tabernacle curtains differ from the measurements given for chambers in Ezekiel 42:8, illustrating differing divine architectural plans.

Exodus 26:8: The length of one curtain [shall be] thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains [shall be all] of one measure.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:15

Provides the dimensions of Noah's Ark, showcasing a different divine blueprint from the priestly chambers' dimensions in Ezekiel 42:8.

Genesis 6:15: And this [is the fashion] which thou shalt make it [of]: The length of the ark [shall be] three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.
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