Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse promotes the unity of all believers in Christ Jesus, which contradicts the exclusivity and separation implied in Ezra 10:39.
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 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
Paul advises believers to stay married to unbelieving spouses if they are willing to remain, which contrasts with the directive in Ezra 10:39 regarding foreign marriages.
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 Numbers 12:1
Miriam and Aaron criticize Moses for marrying an Ethiopian woman, highlighting a negative reaction to intermarriage, contrasting with Ezra’s directive.
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 Colossians 3:11
Emphasizes the removal of cultural and social barriers in Christ, opposing the separation from foreign wives in Ezra 10:39.
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 Matthew 28:19
Jesus commands to make disciples of all nations, suggesting inclusivity, which contradicts the segregative aspect of Ezra 10:39.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]