Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:4

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

According to Ezra, the people who lived in the land tried to make the people of Judah tired and upset so they would have trouble building their city. They wanted to stop them from finishing their work.

Ezra 4:4: Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and do good, contradicting Ezra 4:4 where the adversaries discourage the people of Judah.

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 12:21

This verse advises overcoming evil with good, contrasting with the discouragement by adversaries in Ezra 4:4.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

This verse teaches not to repay evil with evil, opposing the actions seen in Ezra 4:4.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

These verses encourage feeding enemies if they are hungry, which is contrary to the adversaries' actions in Ezra 4:4.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse commands to love your enemies, against the discouraging efforts in Ezra 4:4.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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