Contradiction with Ezra 10:15
Ezra 10:30 discusses the handling of foreign marriages, while verse 10:15 shows opposition to Ezra's plan, indirectly contradicting it by highlighting dissent.
Ezra 10:15: Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah the son of Tikvah were employed about this [matter]: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them. [were...: Heb. stood]
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
This verse states that God hates divorce, which contrasts with the divorces of foreign wives in Ezra 10:30.
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 states what God has joined, let no man separate, contrasting with the separations commanded in Ezra.
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 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
Paul advises believers to stay with unbelieving spouses, contrasting the directive in Ezra to separate from them.
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 Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes unity in Christ regardless of background, contradicting the segregation seen in Ezra.
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
Calls for acceptance of one another, which contrasts with the rejection of foreign wives in Ezra.
Romans 15:7: Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.