Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, the prince will come to a special gate to worship God, while the priests get his gifts ready for God, and the gate will stay open until the evening. This shows that the prince is honoring God, and everyone is welcome to join in the worship during that time.

Ezekiel 46:2: And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of [that] gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until the evening.

Contradiction with Exodus 29:42-43

This verse outlines daily offerings at the tabernacle, whereas Ezekiel 46:2 focuses on offerings on specific days at the temple.

Exodus 29:42-43: [This shall be] a continual burnt offering throughout your generations [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.

Contradiction with Numbers 28:3-4

These verses command daily morning and evening sacrifices, which differs from the specific Sabbath offering instructions in Ezekiel 46:2.

Numbers 28:3-4: And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering. [day by day: Heb. in a day]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:27

Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus offered sacrifices once for all, contrasting with the recurring sacrifices mentioned in Ezekiel 46:2.

Hebrews 7:27: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Contradiction with Malachi 1:10

This verse expresses disdain for the temple offerings, which contradicts the detailed sacrificial procedures in Ezekiel 46:2.

Malachi 1:10: Who [is there] even among you that would shut the doors [for nought]? neither do ye kindle [fire] on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

Isaiah criticizes offerings and rituals, which stands in contrast to the structured temple worship in Ezekiel 46:2.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Amos denounces the Israelites' sacrifices and feasts, contrary to the commanded observances in Ezekiel 46:2.

Amos 5:21-22: 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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