Contradiction with Matthew 1:1-16
This genealogy traces the lineage from Abraham to Jesus, contrasting Ezra 2:56, which lists descendants of specific temple servants, highlighting differences in genealogical focus and purpose.
Matthew 1:1-16: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
This verse states "For there is no respect of persons with God," which contradicts the segregation by lineage in Ezra 2:56, emphasizing equality rather than distinction.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
It declares, "There is neither Jew nor Greek," which contrasts with the ethnic-specific listings of Ezra 2:56, advocating unity instead of division based on heritage.
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 Acts 10:34-35
Peter proclaims that God shows no partiality, which contradicts the idea of distinguishing people based on ancestry as seen in Ezra 2:56.
Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: