Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:19
This verse emphasizes love for the stranger, contradicting the idea of sending away foreign wives.
Deuteronomy 10:19: Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
God states He hates divorce, contradicting the divorces in Ezra 10.
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 Corinthians 7:12-13
Encourages believers to maintain marriages, even with unbelievers, contradicting Ezra 10's separations.
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 Galatians 3:28
Emphasizes unity and equality among believers, contradicting the segregative actions in Ezra 10.
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.