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.