Contradiction with Exodus 20:24-25
These verses instruct that altars should be made of earth or unhewn stone, contradicting Ezekiel 43:18's detailed altar construction.
Exodus 20:24-25: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse suggests God does not delight in burnt offerings, which contrasts with Ezekiel 43:18's instructions for such offerings.
Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-10
This passage emphasizes that God does not want burnt offerings, contrary to the instruction in Ezekiel 43:18.
Hebrews 10:8-10: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;
Contradiction with Matthew 12:7
Jesus implies that God desires mercy, not sacrifice, which contrasts with the sacrificial system described in Ezekiel 43:18.
Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
God expresses His disdain for sacrifices and offerings, in contradiction to the sacrificial instructions in Ezekiel 43:18.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]