Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:2
The gate in Ezekiel 42:9 is described as a means of entry, whereas Ezekiel 44:2 specifies a gate that shall remain shut and not be opened.
Ezekiel 44:2: Then said the LORD unto me; This gate shall be shut, it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter in by it; because the LORD, the God of Israel, hath entered in by it, therefore it shall be shut.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:1
Ezekiel 42:9 describes chambers, whereas Ezekiel 47:1 describes water flowing from the threshold of the temple, suggesting a different structural description.
Ezekiel 47:1: Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house [stood toward] the east, and the waters came down from under from the right side of the house, at the south [side] of the altar.
Contradiction with Exodus 26:33
Ezekiel 42:9 talks about chambers with access ways, while Exodus 26:33 emphasizes the separation within the tabernacle, suggesting restricted movement rather than access.
Exodus 26:33: And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy [place] and the most holy.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:25
Ezekiel 42:9 involves chambers meant for specific purposes, whereas Revelation 21:25 speaks of gates that are never shut, symbolizing constant access.
Revelation 21:25: And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:4
Ezekiel 42:9 describes chambers with an entry, while 1 Kings 6:4 specifies windows being narrow, indicating limited views or access.
1 Kings 6:4: And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. [of...: or, broad within, and narrow without: or, skewed and closed]