Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, some people wanted to help God's people build a temple because they said they followed the same God and have worshiped Him for a long time. But, they weren't always truthful, so the Israelites were careful about who they let help them.

Ezra 4:2: Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye [do]; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither.

Contradiction with Isaiah 56:6-7

These verses invite foreigners to join themselves to the Lord, serve Him, and worship in His temple, contradicting the exclusionary stance seen in Ezra 4:2.

Isaiah 56:6-7: Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;

Contradiction with Numbers 15:14-16

This passage states that foreigners residing with Israelites should have the same laws and be treated as native Israelites, contrasting with Ezra 4:2, where the returning exiles reject the help of foreigners.

Numbers 15:14-16: And if a stranger sojourn with you, or whosoever [be] among you in your generations, and will offer an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; as ye do, so he shall do.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

This verse commands the disciples to teach all nations, suggesting an inclusivity that contrasts with the rejection of foreign nations in Ezra 4:2.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes unity in Christ without distinction between Jew or Greek, contradicting the separatist mentality in Ezra 4:2.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Peter speaks of God showing no favoritism and accepting people from every nation, differing from the exclusive approach Israelite leaders take in Ezra 4:2.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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