Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:39
This verse suggests that the house of Israel is defiled and should not serve in the sanctuary, contradicting the exclusive service mentioned for the priests in Ezekiel 44:16.
Ezekiel 20:39: As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter [also], if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
Contradiction with Numbers 18:7
This verse states that the priesthood service is given to Aaron and his sons as a gift, which may imply exclusivity, but does not specify the inner court only, unlike Ezekiel 44:16.
Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:19-20
This passage emphasizes that all believers have boldness to enter into the "Holiest" by the blood of Jesus, contradicting the exclusivity of priests stated in Ezekiel 44:16.
Hebrews 10:19-20: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [boldness: or, liberty]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:5
This verse states that all believers are a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices, suggesting a broader inclusion than Ezekiel 44:16 implies.
1 Peter 2:5: Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. [are: or, be ye]
Contradiction with Revelation 1:6
This verse mentions that Jesus has made all believers kings and priests unto God, contradicting the selective priesthood described in Ezekiel 44:16.
Revelation 1:6: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.