Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, God gave special instructions for how a certain part of His holy place, like a big courtyard, should be built. This space had four sections at the corners, and each section was the same size, like when you make four equal squares with your toys.

Ezekiel 46:22: In the four corners of the court [there were] courts joined of forty [cubits] long and thirty broad: these four corners [were] of one measure. [joined: or, made with chimneys] [corners were...: Heb. cornered, etc]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:15

Emphasizes rest and holy observance on the Sabbath, which is distinct from the detailed construction instructions in Ezekiel 46:22.

Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1-2

Describes God's preference for a humble and contrite heart over physical structures, contrasting with the focus on temple measurements.

Isaiah 66:1-2: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

States that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contrasting with the temple emphasis in Ezekiel 46:22.

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

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency in Ezekiel 46:22 relates to the measurements described. The verse indicates that there are chambers in the inner court of the temple, and the dimensions provided in various translations may appear inconsistent or unclear, leading to different interpretations of the size and layout. This could create confusion about the exact architectural details being described.

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