Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, God helped the Jewish people by making the king give them money and help so they could build their special house for God without any problems. The king wanted to make sure nothing stopped them from finishing their work.

Ezra 6:8: Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. [I make...: Chaldee, by me a decree is made] [hindered: Chaldee, made to cease]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9

Contradicts the provision of government funds for the temple by urging individuals to honor the Lord with personal resources.

Proverbs 3:9: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Contradicts forced contributions by emphasizing cheerful and voluntary giving, not by compulsion.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Matthew 22:21

Advocates for separation of civic financial obligations and religious offerings, conflicting with Darius' decree to finance the temple.

Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Contradiction with Exodus 35:5

Contradicts the compulsory funding of the temple with a call for voluntary offerings from the heart.

Exodus 35:5: Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever [is] of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:9

Highlights joyful, voluntary contributions to temple construction, contrasting with obligatory state funding.

1 Chronicles 29:9: Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
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