Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, Ezra made sure he really wanted to learn God's rules, follow them, and help others in Israel understand and obey these rules too. This shows that Ezra was dedicated to doing what God wanted and helping his friends do the same.

Ezra 7:10: For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do [it], and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord completely without relying on one's own understanding, while Ezra 7:10 shows Ezra's commitment to studying and understanding the Law of the Lord himself.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises against worrying about the future, whereas Ezra 7:10 implies planning and preparation through seeking and teaching the laws.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

Warns against excessive devotion to study, whereas Ezra 7:10 shows Ezra's dedication to study the law.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

Emphasizes faith over the law for justification, in contrast to Ezra 7:10 where Ezra sets his heart to learn and teach the law.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
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