Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 3:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 3:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 3:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the people sang and shouted happily to thank God because they believed He is always good and kind to them. They were excited because they had just started rebuilding a special place for God.

Ezra 3:11: And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because [he is] good, for his mercy [endureth] for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Contradiction with Job 21:15

This verse questions the value of serving God, whereas Ezra 3:11 celebrates His everlasting mercy with praise.

Job 21:15: What [is] the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

This verse observes that righteous people get what the wicked deserve, and vice versa, which contrasts with the straightforward praise for God's justice in Ezra 3:11.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Psalm 13:1

This verse expresses feeling forgotten by God, contradicting the gratitude expressed in Ezra 3:11.

Psalm 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

This verse speaks of God not listening to prayers, contrasting with the acknowledgment of His goodness in Ezra 3:11.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2

This verse talks about God not intervening in times of trouble, differing from the celebration of His faithfulness in Ezra 3:11.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Philippians 3:8

This verse devalues earthly rituals and gains, contrasting with the physical act of praise in Ezra 3:11.

Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,
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