Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse tells us that King Artaxerxes gave a special letter to Ezra, who was a smart teacher and helper for God's people. The letter said it was okay for Ezra to help the people learn about God's rules and ways.

Ezra 7:11: Now this [is] the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, [even] a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.

Contradiction with Ezra 4:21

This verse orders the work on Jerusalem to cease, which contradicts Ezra 7:11 that endorses rebuilding.

Ezra 4:21: Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until [another] commandment shall be given from me. [Give...: Chaldee, Make a decree]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 6:3

Here, the work is seen as a great task needing completion, unlike Ezra 7:11 which shows permission granted as straightforward.

Nehemiah 6:3: And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?

Contradiction with Haggai 1:2

This verse shows people neglecting the temple rebuilding, contrasting with the directive to rebuild in Ezra 7:11.

Haggai 1:2: Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD'S house should be built.
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