Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
Jesus teaches the importance of mercy, while Ezra 10:1 depicts an atmosphere of strict adherence to law over compassion.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
This passage emphasizes love and patience, whereas Ezra 10:1 is about decisive action on intermarriages, which might seem lacking in love and patience.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Highlights unity and equality in Christ irrespective of ethnic differences, contrasting with the separation theme in Ezra 10:1.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1-2
Advises against judging others, which contrasts with the judgmental nature of the proceedings in Ezra 10:1.
Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 8:39
Speaks of the inseparability from God’s love, in contrast to Ezra 10:1 where separation from foreign wives is advocated.
Romans 8:39: Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Contradiction with John 3:17
Emphasizes that Jesus came to save, not condemn, unlike the focus on dealing with wrongdoing in Ezra 10:1.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:6-7
Invites foreigners to worship the Lord, opposed to the separation from foreigners depicted in Ezra 10:1.
Isaiah 56:6-7: Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
Suggests God hates divorce, contrasting with the divorces that are encouraged in the narrative connected to Ezra 10:1.
Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]