Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse teaches that we should carefully follow what God wants us to do, especially when it concerns His house, so that everything will go well and we can avoid any trouble or anger from God. It's a reminder to always respect and obey God’s rules.

Ezra 7:23: Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? [Whatsoever...: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Ezra 7:23 emphasizes doing God's will precisely, while Matthew 5:44 advises loving enemies and doing good even against opposing interests.

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 Ecclesiastes 9:11

Ezra 7:23 implies a divinely orchestrated order and outcome, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:11 suggests randomness and lack of divine intervention in success.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Ezra 7:23 speaks to following divine commands, but Acts 5:29 prioritizes obedience to God over man's orders, which can contradict if commands diverge.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Ezra 7:23 suggests executing God's instructions fully, but Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil, presenting a potential conflict in certain circumstances.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Ezra 7:23 focuses on fulfilling decreed tasks, while 1 Samuel 15:22 emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, questioning motives behind actions.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Paradox #1

Ezra 7:23 could be seen as morally inconsistent because it emphasizes doing everything for the sake of God and the king, which might conflict with personal beliefs or actions that are focused on individual needs or ethical principles that don't align with those authorities. This dichotomy can lead to tension between following divine or royal commands and pursuing one's own understanding of what is right.

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