Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:20
Describes the inner sanctuary (the Most Holy Place) with dimensions that differ from Ezekiel's altar measurements, which could contradict the vision of the temple structure in Ezekiel.
1 Kings 6:20: And the oracle in the forepart [was] twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and [so] covered the altar [which was of] cedar. [pure: Heb. shut up]
Contradiction with Exodus 27:1
Provides specific dimensions for the altar of burnt offerings given to Moses, which differ from the altar dimensions described in Ezekiel’s vision.
Exodus 27:1: And thou shalt make an altar [of] shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof [shall be] three cubits.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:1
Describes Solomon’s altar as being much larger than the altar in Ezekiel’s vision, creating a discrepancy between the historical altar size and Ezekiel’s vision.
2 Chronicles 4:1: Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:5
Indicates that earthly sanctuaries are copies of the heavenly one, contrasting with Ezekiel's temple which suggests specific earthly dimensions and measurements.
Hebrews 8:5: Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, [that] thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.