Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezekiel 46:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezekiel 46:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezekiel 46:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezekiel, when people come to worship God during special times, they should leave through a different gate than the one they came in. This helps them remember that meeting God should change them and make them new.

Ezekiel 46:9: But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that entereth by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over against it.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Contradicts Ezekiel 46:9's public worship focus with a teaching on private prayer.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Contradicts the exclusive worship location in Ezekiel 46:9 by emphasizing worship outside specific locations.

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 Mark 7:6-7

Contradicts ritual compliance seen in Ezekiel 46:9 with emphasizing heartfelt worship over outward actions.

Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

Contradicts the structured, law-following aspect in Ezekiel 46:9 by advocating for freedom from ritual law.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:25

Encourages communal gathering, yet not in the structured, directional manner of Ezekiel 46:9.

Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Ezekiel 46:9 might arise from the specific ritual and worship instructions, which could seem legalistic or overly prescriptive to some. This may conflict with the idea of worship as a personal and spiritual experience rather than a strict ceremonial practice.

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