Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse suggests divorce should be only on grounds of sexual immorality, while Ezra 10:26 involves putting away foreign wives as part of a covenant renewal, without mentioning such grounds.
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 Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes unity in Christ beyond racial or racial distinctions, contrasting with Ezra 10:26 which differentiates based on nationality.
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 Romans 15:7
This verse encourages acceptance of one another as Christ accepted us, in contrast to Ezra 10:26 which involves separating from foreign wives.
Romans 15:7: Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
This passage instructs believers not to divorce unbelieving spouses who consent to live with them, conflicting with the command in Ezra 10 to put away foreign wives.
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, directly contradicting the mass divorces instructed in Ezra 10:26.
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]