Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:13
Ezra 5:4 describes a questioning of authority, while 1 Chronicles 22:13 emphasizes the importance of keeping God's commands and having courage without fear, suggesting a confident following of divine directives without needing to explain to adversaries.
1 Chronicles 22:13: Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1
Ezra 5:4 involves responding to opposition, while Isaiah 30:1 warns against forming plans without the Lord's guidance, implying reliance on God's direction rather than human questioning.
Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with John 19:10
Ezra 5:4 involves questioning by authorities, whereas John 19:10 shows Pilate asserting his authority over Jesus, highlighting a contradiction in the recognition and challenge of authority.
John 19:10: Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Contradiction with Matthew 21:23
Ezra 5:4 has God's workers questioned about their authority, while in Matthew 21:23, Jesus questions the chief priests' authority, contrasting the nature of authority challenges.
Matthew 21:23: And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?