Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:13
This verse encourages a believer to remain with an unbelieving spouse, contrasting with the separation that occurred in Ezra 10:36.
1 Corinthians 7:13: And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
Jesus teaches that what God has joined together, let no one separate, contradicting the action of divorce in Ezra 10:36.
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 Malachi 2:16
God declares that He hates divorce, which is contrary to the divorces encouraged in Ezra 10:36.
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 1 Peter 3:1
Advises believing wives to remain and influence unbelieving husbands, contrasting with the separation advocated in Ezra 10:36.
1 Peter 3:1: Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;
Contradiction with Romans 7:2-3
Speaks about the binding nature of marriage law as long as both partners live, opposing the breaking of marriages seen in Ezra 10:36.
Romans 7:2-3: For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to [her] husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of [her] husband.
Contradiction with Mark 10:9
Emphasizes that no one should separate what God has joined together, conflicting with the separations in Ezra 10:36.
Mark 10:9: What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31
Discusses the unity in marriage where two become one flesh, which opposes the separation seen in Ezra 10:36.
Ephesians 5:31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Luke 16:18
Emphasizes the sinfulness of divorce and remarriage, conflicting with the divorces recorded in Ezra 10:36.
Luke 16:18: Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.