Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 45:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 45:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 45:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God wants a special place to be made that is very big, where people can come to pray and feel close to Him. This special area is called the sanctuary, and the most holy place is where God is especially present.

Ezekiel 45:3: And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and twenty thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand: and in it shall be the sanctuary [and] the most holy [place].

Contradiction with Exodus 20:24

This verse describes an altar of earth as a place for God to bless His people, whereas Ezekiel 45:3 describes a specific holy place within a larger description of the temple area set by divisions of land, presenting a structured, organized worship system contrasting the simpler altar worship in Exodus.

Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

While Ezekiel 45:3 deals with a designated holy place in a physical temple, this verse speaks to God not dwelling in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea of a physical setting as necessary for holiness.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with John 4:21

This verse contradicts the specific, localized worship focus of Ezekiel 45:3 by emphasizing worship that is independent of location.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:2

The verse contrasts with Ezekiel 45:3’s focus on a physical holy place, pointing to a true tabernacle created by the Lord, not humans.

Hebrews 8:2: A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. [of the sanctuary: or, of holy things]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:18

This verse questions whether God can indeed dwell on the earth in a specific place, contrasting with the presentation of the holy place in Ezekiel 45:3.

2 Chronicles 6:18: But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!
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