Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, some people were trying to stop the Israelites from rebuilding their temple by paying others to cause trouble and delay their work. This went on for a long time, through the rule of two different kings.

Ezra 4:5: And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:11

This verse encourages building up one another, which contradicts the act of frustrating plans in Ezra 4:5.

1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. [comfort: or, exhort]

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Calls for pursuing peace and edification, opposing the adversarial intentions in Ezra 4:5.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32

Promotes kindness and forgiveness, contrasting with the antagonism depicted in Ezra 4:5.

Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22

Lists peace and goodness as virtues, conflicting with the opposition to building in Ezra 4:5.

Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers" contradicts the actions of creating hindrance as seen in Ezra 4:5.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Paradox #1

Ezra 4:5 mentions events involving opposition to rebuilding efforts during the time of the Persian Empire. The contradiction or conflict might be related to the timeline and characters involved. Some scholars question the specific kings and officials named, as there are inconsistencies with other historical records and archaeological findings. This may create confusion about the exact period and leaders mentioned in the narrative.

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