Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 6:6

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

According to the author of the book Ezra, God wanted Tatnai and his friends to stay away and not bother the people who were building the temple. This was to make sure the builders could do their job peacefully and finish the temple.

Ezra 6:6: Now [therefore], Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which [are] beyond the river, be ye far from thence: [your...: Chaldee, their societies]

Contradiction with Acts 5:38-39

These verses suggest that if a plan or work is from God, it cannot be stopped, which may contrast with the decree in Ezra 6:6, where others are commanded not to interfere with the rebuilding.

Acts 5:38-39: And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayer for enemies, potentially contradicting the idea of commanding others not to disturb the work, as in Ezra 6:6, which involves a directive against adversaries.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath, contrasting with Ezra 6:6, where human intervention is directed to keep adversaries away.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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