Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, God didn’t want the helpers, singers, and workers in His house to pay extra money like taxes. This was to make sure they could do their special work for God without worrying about money.

Ezra 7:24: Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:24-27

Jesus pays the temple tax to avoid offending tax collectors, implying temple contributions were expected.

Matthew 17:24-27: And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute [money] came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? [tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents]

Contradiction with Romans 13:6-7

Paul advises Christians to pay taxes to authorities, which may imply no exemptions.

Romans 13:6-7: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11-18

Describes the burdens a king will place on Israel, including taxes and servitude, without specific exemptions for religious workers.

1 Samuel 8:11-18: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:4-5

Illustrates the burden of taxation and economic hardship on the community in Jerusalem, without mentions of exemptions.

Nehemiah 5:4-5: There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, [and that upon] our lands and vineyards.
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