Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 6:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 6:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 6:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the people of Israel, including the priests and helpers, celebrated happily when they dedicated the new house of God. They were so glad to be back together and have a special place to worship God again.

Ezra 6:16: And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, [the children of the captivity: Chaldee, the sons of the transportation]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:7

This verse describes the temple being built with stones prepared at the quarry, implying a focus on peace and quiet construction, whereas Ezra 6:16 emphasizes celebration and dedication with joy.

1 Kings 6:7: And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:6

Jesus states that He is greater than the temple, which could contradict Ezra 6:16's emphasis on the joy and importance of dedicating the physical temple.

Matthew 12:6: But I say unto you, That in this place is [one] greater than the temple.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

This verse states that the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the focus on dedicating a physical temple in Ezra 6:16.

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

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that worship will not be confined to a specific place like the temple, contrasting with the significance of the temple dedication in Ezra 6:16.

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.
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