Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, which contradicts the idea of separating Israelites from foreign wives as seen in Ezra 10:43.
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 Ruth 1:16
Ruth's loyalty to Naomi and her integration into the Israelite community as a Moabite contrasts with the directive to separate from foreign wives.
Ruth 1:16: And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: [Intreat...: or, Be not against me]
Contradiction with Matthew 1:5
The genealogy of Jesus includes Rahab and Ruth, both non-Israelite women, which contradicts the rejection of foreign wives outlined in Ezra 10:43.
Matthew 1:5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:3
This verse encourages foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, differing from the expulsion of foreign elements as in Ezra 10:43.
Isaiah 56:3: Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I [am] a dry tree.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35
Peter's revelation that God shows no favoritism and accepts those from every nation who fear Him contradicts the exclusion of foreign wives indicated in Ezra 10:43.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:19
This verse commands Israelites to love foreigners, a stance that conflicts with the separation from foreign wives described in Ezra 10:43.
Deuteronomy 10:19: Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Numbers 12:1-2
Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses for marrying an Ethiopian woman, yet God defends Moses, contrasting the rejection of foreign wives seen in Ezra 10:43.
Numbers 12:1-2: 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
This scripture affirms unity in Christ without ethnic divisions, opposing the separation of foreign wives expressed in Ezra 10:43.
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.