Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14-16
This passage speaks of Christ breaking down the dividing wall of hostility and making peace, contrasting with the separation emphasized in Ezra 10:42.
Ephesians 2:14-16: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse mentions that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, suggesting unity contrary to the separation in Ezra 10:42.
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 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers contrasts with the theme of separation in Ezra 10:42.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages living peaceably with all men, contrasting with the separative actions in Ezra 10:42.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:11
In this verse, there is no distinction that aligns with Christian unity, opposing the segregation in Ezra 10:42.
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.