Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 10:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 10:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Ezra, this verse lists some of the families who were making changes to follow God's rules better. It shows how people were coming back together to do what was right.

Ezra 10:27: And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.

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.
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