Contradiction with James 4:12
This verse emphasizes that there is one lawgiver and judge, which contrasts with Ezra 10:13 where a group of people decide a complex legalistic issue.
James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
The instruction to "judge not" contradicts with the decision-making process seen in Ezra 10:13.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:14
This verse promotes love as fulfillment of the law, opposing the legalistic perspective in Ezra 10:13.
Galatians 5:14: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advocates living peaceably with all, conflicting with the actions taken in Ezra 10:13.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Desires mercy, contrasting the strict adherence to law seen in Ezra 10:13.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:7
Blessing the merciful opposes the strict, unmerciful decision-making in Ezra 10:13.
Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Contradiction with John 8:7
"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone," contradicts the communal judgment seen in Ezra 10:13.
John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
Encourages forgiveness and forbearing, contrasting the legal actions prescribed in Ezra 10:13.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Paradox #1
Ezra 10:13 might present a moral conflict regarding community decisions versus individual rights. The verse involves a situation where families are impacted by a collective decision to divorce foreign wives to restore religious purity. This creates a tension between upholding group religious standards and the personal implications for families being separated, raising questions about fairness and compassion.