Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 44:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 44:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 44:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God showed him a special gate that faced east and was closed. This gate being shut means it is very important and holy.

Ezekiel 44:1: Then he brought me back the way of the gate of the outward sanctuary which looketh toward the east; and it [was] shut.

Contradiction with John 10:9

Jesus declares He is the door, open to all who enter, contrasting the closed eastern gate in Ezekiel 44:1.

John 10:9: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:8

Speaks of an open door set by God, unlike the shut gate of Ezekiel 44:1.

Revelation 3:8: I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:1

God promises to open gates, contrary to the gate remaining shut in Ezekiel 44:1.

Isaiah 45:1: Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; [have...: or, strengthened]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Encourages asking and receiving, signifying opportunity, unlike the barrier in Ezekiel 44:1.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Matthew 16:19

References keys and opened entry, opposing the closure in Ezekiel 44:1.

Matthew 16:19: And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Contradiction with Psalm 24:7

Commands opening gates for the King of Glory, unlike the closed gate in Ezekiel 44:1.

Psalm 24:7: Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Contradiction with Isaiah 62:10

Describes preparing a way and opening gates, which contrasts with the closed gate in Ezekiel 44:1.

Isaiah 62:10: Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.
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