Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27
This verse expresses Solomon's acknowledgment that God cannot be contained in a temple or on earth, implying God's presence is not limited to one place.
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 John 4:24
Jesus states that God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth, suggesting God's presence isn't tied to a physical location.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
Paul asserts that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, suggesting a contrast with the idea of God placing His tabernacle among people.
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 Isaiah 66:1
God declares that heaven is His throne and the earth is His footstool, questioning where He might find a resting place on earth, implying His presence is not confined.
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 Jeremiah 23:24
God emphasizes that He fills heaven and earth, suggesting His omnipresence rather than dwelling in a specific place.
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.
Paradox #1
Leviticus 26:11 talks about God making His dwelling among the people and not rejecting them. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise when considering other biblical passages where God appears to distance Himself from the people, such as during times of disobedience or when they face punishment. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of a constant divine presence promised in Leviticus 26:11.