Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse shows that Ezra had a long journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, and he believed it went well because God was helping him. It took him four months to travel, but he felt safe and guided because God was watching over him.

Ezra 7:9: For upon the first [day] of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first [day] of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him. [began...: Heb. was the foundation of the going up]

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse states that every man will be rewarded according to his deeds, contradicting the idea in Ezra 7:9 of divine favor or destiny for a specific task.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Human plans are ultimately subject to God's direction, potentially contradicting the predetermined outcome suggested in Ezra 7:9.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Emphasizes the uncertainty of life and human plans, contrasting the predestined success implied in Ezra 7:9.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Suggests that efforts are in vain without God's blessing, which may contrast with the sense of assured success in Ezra 7:9.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, while Ezra 7:9 implies planning and foresight.

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.
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