Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 44:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 44:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 44:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God is unhappy because the people were supposed to take care of special things in the temple themselves, but they let others do it instead. They didn't follow the rules God gave them and tried to do things their own way.

Ezekiel 44:8: And ye have not kept the charge of mine holy things: but ye have set keepers of my charge in my sanctuary for yourselves. [my charge: or, my ward, or, ordinance]

Contradiction with Exodus 19:6

Exodus 19:6 states that the entire nation of Israel is called to be a kingdom of priests, which contradicts Ezekiel 44:8 where the priests are a distinct group with specific duties.

Exodus 19:6: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:7

Numbers 18:7 assigns the duties of priesthood exclusively to the Levites, which conflicts with the condemnation in Ezekiel 44:8 towards the chosen priests not keeping charge.

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 7:12

Hebrews 7:12 indicates a change in the priesthood and law through Jesus, contrary to Ezekiel 44:8 that criticizes improper priestly duties under the old covenant.

Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:5

1 Peter 2:5 describes a spiritual priesthood of all believers, contradicting the specific priestly orders described in Ezekiel 44:8.

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

Revelation 1:6 speaks of all believers being made kings and priests, which contrasts with Ezekiel 44:8's focus on the specific failure of the designated priests.

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.

Paradox #1

Ezekiel 44:8 could present a moral conflict regarding the delegation of holy duties. The verse suggests that the Israelites let foreigners take care of responsibilities they should have kept for themselves. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea that certain tasks, especially those considered sacred, should remain within the community to maintain their spiritual integrity.

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