Contradiction with Revelation 21:12
This verse describes the gates of the New Jerusalem with similar names of the tribes of Israel, but it is a symbolic vision of the heavenly city, potentially differing in purpose and description from Ezekiel's literal city plan.
Revelation 21:12: And had a wall great and high, [and] had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are [the names] of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:
Contradiction with Numbers 2:2
This verse describes the arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle, which differs from the specific gate assignments in Ezekiel 48:31, illustrating different roles and arrangements at different times.
Numbers 2:2: Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch. [far...: Heb. over against]
Contradiction with Genesis 49:28
This verse speaks of the blessings of the twelve tribes of Israel as given by Jacob, focusing on different characteristics and destinies than the mere gate distribution in Ezekiel, showing a different perspective on the tribes' roles.
Genesis 49:28: All these [are] the twelve tribes of Israel: and this [is it] that their father spake unto them, and blessed them; every one according to his blessing he blessed them.
Contradiction with Joshua 13:1-7
This passage describes the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, which differs from the territorial and boundary descriptions of Ezekiel 48, highlighting different distributions of land and responsibilities.
Joshua 13:1-7: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:28
Jesus speaks of the apostles judging the twelve tribes of Israel, which suggests a spiritual authority and judgment role differing from simply naming the tribes on gates as seen in Ezekiel.
Matthew 19:28: And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Contradiction with Revelation 7:4-8
This passage lists the twelve tribes with one tribe (Dan) omitted and Manasseh included, contrasting with the specific mentioning or arrangement of tribal names on gates in Ezekiel's vision.
Revelation 7:4-8: And I heard the number of them which were sealed: [and there were] sealed an hundred [and] forty [and] four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 33:1-29
Moses' blessings on the tribes are unique in their focus and promises, contrasting with a mere gate assignment, showcasing different perspectives on tribal significance.
Deuteronomy 33:1-29: And this [is] the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.