Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 10:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 10:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 10:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, this verse is part of a list of people who decided to make a change and follow God's rules better. It shows that these families were willing to make things right with God.

Ezra 10:33: Of the sons of Hashum; Mattenai, Mattathah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, [and] Shimei.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:16

This verse warns against marrying foreigners, affirming a common theme rather than contradicting the stance in Ezra 10:33.

Exodus 34:16: And thou take of their daughters unto thy sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:3

Similar to Exodus 34:16, this verse advises against intermarrying with other nations, consistent with Ezra 10:33.

Deuteronomy 7:3: Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:33-34

This verse instructs kindness and love towards foreigners, which might be seen as contradictory if such kindness implies acceptance and integration.

Leviticus 19:33-34: And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. [vex: or, oppress]

Contradiction with Numbers 12:1

Miriam and Aaron criticize Moses for marrying a Cushite woman, suggesting that marrying foreigners might be frowned upon, though this doesn't directly contradict Ezra 10:33.

Numbers 12:1: And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman. [Ethiopian: or, Cushite] [married: Heb. taken]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:1-2

King Solomon took foreign wives which led him astray, aligning with the concerns in Ezra 10:33 rather than contradicting them.

1 Kings 11:1-2: But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, [and] Hittites; [together...: or, beside]

Contradiction with Ruth 1:16

Ruth, a Moabite, is accepted into the Israelite community, showing a positive example of accepting foreigners.

Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse emphasizes unity in Christ regardless of ethnicity, suggesting an inclusive approach.

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 Acts 10:34-35

Peter learns that God shows no partiality and accepts people from every nation, which might be seen as contrary to the exclusiveness in Ezra.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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