Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the leader received a letter and it was read out loud so everyone could understand what it said. It was important for them to know what the letter talked about.

Ezra 4:18: The letter which ye sent unto us hath been plainly read before me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

By justifying the wicked and condemning the just, it contradicts the fairness implied in Ezra 4:18.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse's advice against judging contradicts the evaluative action in Ezra 4:18.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

The verse condemns calling evil good and good evil, contrasting Ezra 4:18's allowance to hear views.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with James 2:13

Emphasizes mercy over judgment, which contrasts the judgmental process in Ezra 4:18.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 14:13

Advises not to judge others, contrary to the directive to make a decision in Ezra 4:18.

Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in [his] brother's way.
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