Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, people were worried that if the city was rebuilt, the people living there would stop giving money to the king. This means the king might lose some of his treasure.

Ezra 4:13: Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up [again, then] will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and [so] thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings. [pay: Chaldee, give] [revenue: or, strength]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

This verse suggests that the heart of a king is directed by the Lord, contradicting the fear in Ezra 4:13 that the king would suffer if the city was rebuilt.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse states that all authority is established by God, which contrasts with the idea in Ezra 4:13 of fearing a human king's decision over divine will.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

This verse encourages seeking God's kingdom first, which contradicts the focus on human political concerns in Ezra 4:13.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse calls for not fearing, as God is with His people, opposing the fear depicted in Ezra 4:13.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

This teaches submission to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, contrasting with the resistance implied in Ezra 4:13.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse declares the necessity of obeying God rather than men, contradicting the emphasis on human governmental concerns in Ezra 4:13.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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