Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, when a leader wants to give a special gift to God, a gate facing the sunrise is opened just for him to use. After he finishes giving his gift, the gate is closed again until he leaves.

Ezekiel 46:12: Now when the prince shall prepare a voluntary burnt offering or peace offerings voluntarily unto the LORD, [one] shall then open him the gate that looketh toward the east, and he shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the sabbath day: then he shall go forth; and after his going forth [one] shall shut the gate.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

Contradicts the idea of a prince offering sacrifices on any day, emphasizing strict Sabbath observance.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Numbers 28:9-10

Prescribes specific offerings for the Sabbath, contrasting with voluntary offerings mentioned in Ezekiel 46:12.

Numbers 28:9-10: And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

Directs worship at a designated place chosen by God, contrasting with the free-will aspect of worship in Ezekiel 46:12.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Discusses the limitations of the old sacrificial system, which contrasts with the continuation of offerings in Ezekiel 46:12.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

God rejects the exact sacrifices that Ezekiel 46:12 implies are acceptable, emphasizing righteousness over ritual.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
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