Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 2:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 2:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 2:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Ezra, this verse tells us about a group of people who returned to their homeland. It gives us the exact number of how many people were part of this group, which was 1,254.

Ezra 2:31: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:34

Nehemiah 7:34 lists 725 of the children of the other Elam, whereas Ezra 2:31 lists 1,254, creating a discrepancy in the number of people.

Nehemiah 7:34: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Paradox #1

Ezra 2:31 lists the descendants of a particular group returning to Jerusalem from exile. A potential inconsistency arises when comparing the numbers and names of the returnees with those listed in Nehemiah 7. The lists are similar but have differences in details, such as the number of people in certain groups, which can lead to questions about accuracy in recording historical events.

Paradox #2

Ezra 2:31 mentions the number of people returning from a specific family group. A possible contradiction might occur if this number is compared to a similar list in Nehemiah 7:34 and the numbers do not match. This discrepancy could raise questions about the accuracy or consistency of the records.

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