Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Ezekiel 8:6 speaks of abominations and greater abominations in the temple, whereas Exodus 20:3 commands not to have other gods, highlighting that idolatry should not occur.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:19
Ezekiel 8:6 contrasts with the idea that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, suggesting desecration versus sanctity.
1 Corinthians 6:19: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:16
This verse states that God's temple is sanctified and His name is there forever, contradicting the defilement described in Ezekiel 8:6.
2 Chronicles 7:16: For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:13
Ezekiel 8:6 depicts defilement in the temple, contrary to Jesus' declaration that the temple is a house of prayer, not desecration.
Matthew 21:13: And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Contradiction with John 2:16
Ezekiel 8:6 involves abominations in the temple, whereas John 2:16 demonstrates Jesus purging such actions, reinforcing holiness over defilement.
John 2:16: And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Paradox #1
Ezekiel 8:6 is part of a vision where God shows Ezekiel the idolatry happening in the temple, which is a serious offense against God's commandments. The potential theological conflict arises when considering the presence of idolatry in places meant to worship Yahweh and how it contrasts with other biblical passages that describe God's temple as sacred and protected. This can raise questions about why God allowed such defilement of His holy place and how it aligns with His nature of holiness and justice.
Paradox #2
Ezekiel 8:6 points out the hypocrisy of the people who claim to worship God but engage in practices that offend Him. The contradiction here is between the worship they profess and the actions they take, which are in direct opposition to their faith. Essentially, they are disobeying God while pretending to honor Him.