Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:20

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According to Ezra, this verse is a part of a list showing people who decided to make better choices and live according to God's rules. It tells us that Hanani and Zebadiah, who were from a family called Immer, were part of this group.

Ezra 10:20: And of the sons of Immer; Hanani, and Zebadiah.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse states that there is neither Jew nor Greek, suggesting no distinction, while Ezra 10:20 involves separating based on ethnic background.

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 5:32

This verse allows for divorce only on the grounds of fornication, whereas Ezra 10 involves divorcing foreign wives for religious purity.

Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

Contradiction with Romans 14:1

This verse encourages accepting those whose faith is weak, whereas Ezra 10 involves excluding based on religious purity.

Romans 14:1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations. [not...: or, not to judge his doubtful thoughts]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Peter learns that God shows no favoritism, contrasting with Ezra's call for separation based on nationality.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

Similar to Galatians 3:28, it argues there is no distinction between nationalities, contrasting with separations in Ezra 10.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
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