Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
This verse states that everything God made was "very good," while Ezra 5:11 speaks of a temple made by human hands, possibly imperfect.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1
Here, God says heaven is His throne and earth is His footstool, which contrasts with Ezra 5:11, emphasizing God does not dwell in temples made with hands.
Isaiah 66:1: 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 John 4:21
Jesus tells the woman at the well that worship will not be tied to a specific place, contrasting with Ezra 5:11's emphasis on the temple as the dwelling for God's worship.
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 Acts 7:48
Stephen asserts that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, opposing the temple-centric focus of Ezra 5:11.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
Paul declares God does not live in temples built by human hands, which challenges Ezra 5:11's reference to the temple built for God.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
Mentions Christ as a high priest of a greater, more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, in contrast to the man-made temple of Ezra 5:11.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;