Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 10:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 10:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, Jonathan and Jahaziah were responsible for a special task, and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite were there to help them. This shows that even when there's a tough job, having friends to help makes it easier.

Ezra 10:15: Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this [matter]: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. [were...: Heb. stood]

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse highlights mercy's triumph over judgment, which contradicts Ezra 10:15’s focus on judgment without mentioning mercy.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, while Ezra 10:15 describes an act of judging and separating.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Luke 6:37

Encourages forgiveness instead of judgment, conflicting with Ezra 10:15's emphasis on judgment and separation.

Luke 6:37: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:5

Advises waiting for the Lord's judgment instead of human judgment, conflicting with the immediate human judgment in Ezra 10:15.

1 Corinthians 4:5: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

Contradiction with John 8:7

Urges self-reflection before casting judgment on others, contrasting with the judgment enacted in Ezra 10:15.

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.
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