Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 6:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 6:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 6:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, God is very protective of His special house in Jerusalem, and He will stop anyone who tries to harm it. King Darius, a powerful king, ordered everyone to help finish building God's house quickly.

Ezra 6:12: And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter [and] to destroy this house of God which [is] at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

This verse suggests that God will change His mind regarding a prophecy of disaster if a nation repents, contrasting with Ezra 6:12, which implies a fixed divine plan.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

This verse indicates that God repented of the evil He said He would do to Nineveh, conflicting with the irrevocable decree in Ezra 6:12.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

Here, God repents for making humanity, which contradicts the idea of an unalterable divine will as seen in Ezra 6:12.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

This verse shows God changing His mind about the harm He planned to bring upon His people, contradicting the concept of a firm decree in Ezra 6:12.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

While emphasizing God does not repent, the broader narrative shows God expressing regret, conflicting with a perception of unchangeable intent in Ezra 6:12.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

States God does not lie or repent, yet the broader biblical narrative includes instances of God changing intentions, contrasting with Ezra 6:12's implication of final decree.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Isaiah 38:1-5

In this event, God initially decrees Hezekiah will die, then extends his life, showing a change of divine intention unlike the immutability suggested in Ezra 6:12.

Isaiah 38:1-5: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house]
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