Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:11
This verse speaks of the temple filled with the glory of the Lord, indicating the presence of a temple where God dwells, contrasting with Revelation 21:22 where there is no temple.
1 Kings 8:11: So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:1
Describes the dedication of the temple with fire from heaven filling it, suggesting the central role of a physical temple for God's presence, unlike in Revelation 21:22.
2 Chronicles 7:1: Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:26-28
Declares the establishment of a sanctuary among the people forever, implying a permanent temple, which Revelation 21:22 contradicts by stating there is no temple.
Ezekiel 37:26-28: Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:2-3
Foretells a time when the temple of the Lord will be exalted and all nations will stream to it, unlike Revelation 21:22 which states there is no physical temple.
Isaiah 2:2-3: And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. [established: or, prepared]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17-18
Speaks of an everlasting covenant with a temple and priesthood, suggesting an ongoing temple presence, contrary to Revelation 21:22.
Jeremiah 33:17-18: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]
Contradiction with Psalm 132:13-14
Indicates God's choice of Zion as His dwelling place forever, implying a permanent temple site, which Revelation 21:22 contradicts.
Psalm 132:13-14: For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired [it] for his habitation.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:13
Jesus refers to the temple as a house of prayer, affirming its role, while Revelation 21:22 indicates there is no such temple.
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 2:19-21
Jesus speaks of His body as a temple, implying the significance of the temple, which differs from the absence of a temple in Revelation 21:22.
John 2:19-21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.