Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
This verse states that God hates divorce, contradicting Ezra 10:12 where the people agree to put away foreign wives.
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]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
These verses encourage staying with a spouse even if they are not believers, contradicting the decision in Ezra 10:12 to divorce foreign wives.
1 Corinthians 7:12-13: But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
This verse emphasizes that what God has joined, let no one separate, which contradicts the resolution in Ezra 10:12 to dissolve marriages.
Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Although instructing against intermarriage, the implied purpose is to prevent being led astray from God, while in Ezra 10:12, the people agree to divorce regardless of the current relationship status or faith impact.
Deuteronomy 7:3-4: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:15
Suggests that if an unbelieving spouse leaves, the believer is not bound, implying separation should be the last resort, which conflicts with the proactive divorcing in Ezra 10:12.
1 Corinthians 7:15: But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us to peace. [to peace: Gr. in peace]
Contradiction with Hosea 3:1
God instructs Hosea to love an adulterous wife, demonstrating forgiveness and reconciliation, contrary to the separations agreed upon in Ezra 10:12.
Hosea 3:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of [her] friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. [of wine: Heb. of grapes]