Contradiction with Ruth 1:16
Ruth, a Moabite, pledges loyalty to Naomi and becomes an ancestor of David, showing acceptance of 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
Emphasizes unity in Christ regardless of ethnic background, contrasting with the exclusivity in Ezra 10:35.
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 Matthew 1:5
Lists Rahab, a Canaanite woman, as an ancestor of Jesus, indicating inclusion rather than exclusion.
Matthew 1:5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:3
Suggests that foreigners who join themselves to the Lord are not to be excluded from God’s people.
Isaiah 56:3: Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I [am] a dry tree.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter recognizes that God shows no favoritism but accepts those from any nation.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: