Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
This verse advises believers not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, while Ezra 10:4 supports taking action to separate from non-believers through divorce.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
Paul advises believers to remain married to unbelieving spouses if they are willing to live together, contradicting Ezra 10:4 where the Israelites are encouraged to put away foreign wives.
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 Matthew 19:6
Jesus emphasizes that what God has joined together, let no one separate, contradicting the encouragement in Ezra 10:4 for the Israelites to divorce their foreign wives.
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
This verse states that God hates divorce, which contradicts Ezra 10:4 where the Israelites are urged to divorce foreign wives.
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]