Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse is a warning to make sure people follow the king's rules very carefully. If they don't, bad things could happen, and the king could be harmed or upset.

Ezra 4:22: Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:30

This verse advises against striving with someone without cause, contradicting the command in Ezra 4:22 to take action against potential threats without explicit wrongdoing yet.

Proverbs 3:30: Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies and do good to those who persecute, contrasting with the oppositional actions ordered in Ezra 4:22.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the precautionary aggressive stance in Ezra 4:22.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom as peace-loving and gentle, opposing the potentially aggressive readiness suggested in Ezra 4:22.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

Encourages pursuing peace with all, conflicting with the preventative conflict detailed in Ezra 4:22.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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