Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the king sent a message of peace to Rehum, Shimshai, and their friends who lived in Samaria and beyond the river. He was giving them a friendly answer at that time.

Ezra 4:17: [Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and [to] Shimshai the scribe, and [to] the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and [unto] the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time. [companions: Chaldee, societies]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

While Ezra 4:17 responds to opposition with a halting of work, Proverbs 3:13 emphasizes the happiness found in wisdom and understanding, suggesting an encouragement to continue.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:4

Ezra 4:17 halts progress due to opposition, while Ecclesiastes 11:4 advises not to wait on circumstances, encouraging perseverance regardless of obstacles.

Ecclesiastes 11:4: He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:9

Ezra 4:17 stops the work due to adversaries’ tactics, but Galatians 6:9 advises not to be weary in well-doing, as perseverance will eventually lead to a reward.

Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:6

Ezra 4:17 involves a cease-work command, whereas Philippians 1:6 speaks of confidence in the continuation and completion of good works.

Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]
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