Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
Paul advises believers to stay married to unbelieving spouses if they are willing to live together, which contradicts the directive in Ezra 10 for divorce from 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
God expresses hatred for divorce, which contradicts Ezra 10's command to separate from foreign wives.
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]
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
Jesus emphasizes that marriage should not be separated by humans, which contradicts the instruction in Ezra 10 to divorce foreign wives.
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 Hosea 3:1
Hosea is commanded to take back his unfaithful wife, which contradicts the call for separation from foreign marriages in Ezra 10.
Hosea 3:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of [her] friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. [of wine: Heb. of grapes]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:27
Paul encourages maintaining one's marital status, which contradicts the directive in Ezra 10 to dissolve certain marriages.
1 Corinthians 7:27: Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.