Contradiction with Numbers 12:1
This verse describes Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses for marrying an Ethiopian woman, which contrasts with the rejection of foreign marriages in Ezra 10:25.
Numbers 12:1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]
Contradiction with Ruth 1:16
Ruth, a Moabite, is accepted into the Israelite community, contrary to the exclusion of foreign wives seen in Ezra 10:25.
Ruth 1:16: 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 1 Kings 11:3
King Solomon's many foreign wives are recorded, showing a practice of inclusion that conflicts with the expulsion of foreign wives in Ezra 10:25.
1 Kings 11:3: And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.
Contradiction with Matthew 1:5
The genealogy of Jesus includes Rahab and Ruth, both foreigners, which contradicts the decree against foreign wives in Ezra 10:25.
Matthew 1:5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes unity and the irrelevance of ethnic differences in Christ, opposing the separation of foreign spouses in Ezra 10:25.
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.