Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the people gave silver and gold freely to help fix up God's house in Jerusalem. This was their special way of showing love and care for God's place.

Ezra 7:16: And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which [is] in Jerusalem:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13

This verse contradicts Ezra 7:16 by warning against offering sacrifices in any place other than the designated temple.

Deuteronomy 12:13: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:3

This verse contradicts Ezra 7:16 by advising discretion in charitable giving, suggesting that deeds should be done privately rather than publicly.

Matthew 6:3: But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

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