Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, some people sent a message to King Darius to wish him well and tell him about something important. They wanted to make sure the king heard all the details about what was happening.

Ezra 5:7: They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace. [wherein: Chaldee, in the midst whereof]

Contradiction with Genesis 11:9

Genesis 11:9 describes God confounding language during the Tower of Babel, contradicting the clear communication in Ezra 5:7.

Genesis 11:9: Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. [Babel: that is, Confusion]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:7

Jeremiah 42:7 describes a delayed response from God, while Ezra 5:7 pertains to an immediate report sent to King Darius.

Jeremiah 42:7: And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Proverbs 12:22 condemns lying lips, whereas Ezra 5:7 involves a truthful report to the king.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44

Matthew 5:43-44 talks about loving enemies, contradicting the adversarial situation described in Ezra 5:7.

Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Acts 5:29 emphasizes obeying God rather than human authority, while Ezra 5:7 involves a report to a king, respecting human authority.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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