Contradiction with Genesis 11:4
While Ezra 6:14 describes the success of building by following God's command, Genesis 11:4 shows an attempt to build a tower without divine approval, which ultimately failed.
Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:13
Ezra 6:14 speaks of successful construction, whereas Jeremiah 22:13 condemns those who build without righteousness and justice.
Jeremiah 22:13: Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; [that] useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;
Contradiction with Haggai 1:6
Ezra 6:14 mentions successful rebuilding while Haggai 1:6 describes futile efforts in building due to disobedience.
Haggai 1:6: Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes. [with holes: Heb. pierced through]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:34
In Ezra 6:14, a project led by prophets finds success, contrasting with 1 Kings 22:34 where prophecy is ignored, leading to a king's downfall.
1 Kings 22:34: And a [certain] man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [at a...: Heb. in his simplicity] [joints...: Heb. joints and the breastplate] [wounded: Heb. made sick]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13
Ezra 6:14 highlights obedience to prophecy leading to success, yet 1 Samuel 13:13 shows Saul's downfall due to disobedience to God’s command.
1 Samuel 13:13: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23
While Ezra 6:14 reflects divine favor, Amos 5:21-23 reveals God's rejection of worship due to insincere hearts.
Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:26-27
Ezra 6:14 emphasizes God-supported construction success, which contradicts Matthew 7:26-27 where ignoring God's words leads to ruin.
Matthew 7:26-27: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Contradiction with Luke 12:20
Ezra 6:14 portrays prosperity through divine support, while Luke 12:20 shows how earthly plans without divine wisdom are futile.
Luke 12:20: But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? [thy...: Gr. do they require thy soul]
Contradiction with John 15:5
While Ezra 6:14 illustrates success by divine guidance, John 15:5 emphasizes that apart from God, efforts are fruitless.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Ezra 6:14 reflects successful plans through divine backing, in contrast to James 4:13-14, which warns against overconfidence in one’s business ventures without acknowledging God’s will.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: