Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages seeking answers and receiving without restriction, contrasting with Ezra 2:63, which places a restriction on the priests until a clear decision is made.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse promises wisdom to those who ask without hesitation, in contrast to Ezra 2:63, which delays decision-making until a priest can consult with Urim and Thummim.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
God is not the author of confusion, yet Ezra 2:63 maintains a period of uncertainty until a divine decision is reached.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
This verse defines faith as certainty and assurance in what is unseen, contrary to the uncertainty depicted in Ezra 2:63.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Paradox #1
Ezra 2:63 might be perceived to have a doctrinal inconsistency with later Biblical teachings regarding the accessibility and inclusiveness of religious practices and leadership roles for all believers, regardless of lineage or heritage. This could appear in contrast to messages in the New Testament about the priesthood of all believers and the breaking down of barriers between different groups of people.