Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 10:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 10:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, some of the priests had married women from different groups who did not follow their God. This was seen as a problem because it went against their rules and beliefs.

Ezra 10:18: And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: [namely], of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13

This verse advises believers not to divorce an unbelieving spouse, which contradicts Ezra 10:18 where those who had married foreign wives were required to separate from them.

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 Malachi 2:16

This verse states that God hates divorce, conflicting with the directive in Ezra 10:18 to divorce 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 Matthew 19:6

This verse emphasizes that what God has joined together, let no one separate, which opposes the action of separating from foreign wives in Ezra 10:18.

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 24:4

This verse prohibits a man from remarrying his divorced wife if she has married another, highlighting the permanence of marriage and contradicting the instruction to divorce foreign wives.

Deuteronomy 24:4: Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that [is] abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

These verses counsel married couples not to separate, contrary to the command in Ezra 10:18 for Israelites to separate from their foreign wives.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could arise from the command for those who have married foreign wives to separate from them. This action may seem inconsistent with values of love, family unity, and acceptance. It might be seen as conflicting with the idea of treating all people with kindness and fairness, regardless of their background.

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