Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 42:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 42:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 42:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, this verse talks about a special entrance on the east side of some rooms in a big temple. It's like the way you would go through a door to get inside from the outer area or court.

Ezekiel 42:9: And from under these chambers [was] the entry on the east side, as one goeth into them from the utter court. [from under: or, from the place] [the entry: or, he that brought me] [as...: or, as he came]

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]
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