Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 10:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 10:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the verse lists the names of some people from a big family who were part of a group that needed to make things right with God. It shows that everyone, no matter who they are, is important and has a role in doing the right thing.

Ezra 10:22: And of the sons of Pashur; Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13

Ezra 10:22 advocates for the separation from foreign spouses, while 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 encourages believers to remain with unbelieving spouses if they are willing to live together.

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 Ruth 1:16-17

Ezra 10:22 supports the separation from foreign elements, whereas Ruth 1:16-17 illustrates embracing foreign relations, as Ruth's loyalty to Naomi leads to her integration into Israel.

Ruth 1:16-17: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Ezra 10:22 involves separation based on ethnicity and belief, whereas Galatians 3:28 emphasizes unity and the absence of division in Christ.

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 19:6

In Ezra 10:22, marriages are dissolved to maintain religious purity, contradicting Matthew 19:6, which discourages separating those whom God has joined together.

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 Romans 11:17-18

Ezra 10:22 suggests cutting off foreign affiliations, whereas Romans 11:17-18 uses the metaphor of grafting Gentiles into the olive tree, indicating inclusion.

Romans 11:17-18: And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; [among them: or, for them]
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