Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 43:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 43:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 43:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God's greatness and brightness came from the east, and when He spoke, it sounded like rushing waters. His presence made everything around shine brightly.

Ezekiel 43:2: And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice [was] like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:12

This verse describes the Lord dwelling in thick darkness, which contrasts with the bright glory filling the temple in Ezekiel 43:2.

1 Kings 8:12: Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 3:4

This verse depicts the Lord's brightness as covering the heavens, similar yet divergent in imagery compared to Ezekiel 43:2, which talks about the glory coming from the east.

Habakkuk 3:4: And [his] brightness was as the light; he had horns [coming] out of his hand: and there [was] the hiding of his power. [horns...: or, bright beams out of his side]

Contradiction with John 1:5

The light shines in darkness, but the darkness comprehends it not; contrasts may arise when compared to Ezekiel 43:2 about the brightness of God's glory.

John 1:5: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. [comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States no man can see God's face and live, conflicting with Ezekiel 43:2's portrayal of glory being visible.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:23

Speaks of a future without a temple, where the Lamb is its light, contrasting the temple-centered imagery in Ezekiel 43:2.

Revelation 21:23: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.
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