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.