Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the prince will be with the people, leading them when they enter and leave. This means he will be a good leader, always staying by their side.

Ezekiel 46:10: And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Ezekiel 46:10 describes a prince going in with the people, demonstrating humility, whereas Matthew 23:12 speaks of those who exalt themselves being humbled.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:16

Ezekiel 46:10 outlines orderly worship under a prince's leadership, while Matthew 20:16 speaks to the last being first and the first last, suggesting a reversal of order.

Matthew 20:16: So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

Contradiction with Exodus 19:12-13

Ezekiel 46:10 involves public worship led by a prince, whereas Exodus 19:12-13 imposes restrictions on approaching sacred spaces, indicating a separation between leader and people.

Exodus 19:12-13: And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, [that ye] go [not] up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:

Contradiction with Numbers 16:40

Ezekiel 46:10 features a structured, authorized worship service, while Numbers 16:40 forbids unauthorized persons from offering incense, highlighting a past instance of disorder.

Numbers 16:40: [To be] a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which [is] not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14

Ezekiel 46:10 reflects a prince properly conducting worship, contrasting with 1 Samuel 13:13-14, where Saul improperly assumes the priestly role, leading to his downfall.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:19-22

Ezekiel 46:10 presents a communal procession under a prince, while Hebrews 10:19-22 emphasizes individual access to God through Jesus, without human intermediaries.

Hebrews 10:19-22: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [boldness: or, liberty]

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Ezekiel 46:10 occurs within a temple, whereas Acts 7:48 claims God does not dwell in man-made temples, emphasizing a spiritual rather than physical worship space.

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