Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse argues that all are one in Christ Jesus, regardless of ethnic background, contrasting with the theme of separation based on ethnic lines in Ezra 10:28.
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 10:12
Emphasizes there is no difference between Jew and Greek, highlighting unity in Christ which contradicts the separation of foreigners in Ezra 10:28.
Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:11
Declares no distinction between Greek and Jew, promoting inclusivity, which contrasts with the exclusionary actions described in Ezra 10:28.
Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter declares God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation, contrasting with Ezra 10:28's separation based on nationality.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:13
States all believers are baptized into one body regardless of their background, opposing the separation evident in Ezra 10:28.
1 Corinthians 12:13: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. [Gentiles: Gr. Greeks]
Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14
Describes Christ breaking down the dividing wall of hostility, which contradicts the call for separation found in Ezra 10:28.
Ephesians 2:14: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];