Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
This verse questions whether God can dwell on earth, contradicting Habakkuk 2:20's depiction of God's presence in His holy temple.
1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?
Contradiction with Acts 7:48
It states that the most High dwells not in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea that God's presence is confined to a temple as implied in Habakkuk 2:20.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:24
This verse emphasizes God's omnipresence, in contrast to Habakkuk 2:20 which locates God specifically in His temple.
Jeremiah 23:24: Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 18:20
It suggests God's presence wherever believers gather, conflicting with the notion of God's presence being in a singular temple as per Habakkuk 2:20.
Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Contradiction with John 4:21
Jesus states that worship will not be confined to any particular place, such as a temple, contrasting with the setting described in Habakkuk 2:20.
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.