Contradiction with Genesis 6:9
Describes Noah as a just and perfect man, indicating individual righteousness, which contrasts with the collective form of service in Ezra 8:19.
Genesis 6:9: These [are] the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man [and] perfect in his generations, [and] Noah walked with God. [perfect: or, upright]
Contradiction with Exodus 3:14
God speaks of Himself as "I AM," emphasizing individual divine identity, whereas Ezra 8:19 refers to a group identified for temple service.
Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13
Instructs worship only in specific places chosen by God, whereas Ezra 8:19 focuses on individuals designated for service.
Deuteronomy 12:13: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:18
Foretells Israel's cries for relief from their king, contrasting with the voluntary service to God's temple seen in Ezra 8:19.
1 Samuel 8:18: And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13
Criticizes meaningless offerings, opposing the dedicated, meaningful service in temple by individuals from Ezra 8:19.
Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Warns against practicing righteousness before others to be seen by them, while Ezra 8:19 details people publically appointed for temple duties.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Mark 7:8
Critiques tradition over God’s commandments, while Ezra 8:19 follows the division of labor as set by divine command, potentially seen as traditional.
Mark 7:8: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, [as] the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Contradiction with John 4:24
Emphasizes worship in spirit and truth, counterpointing the physical act of temple service in Ezra 8:19.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States all have sinned, contrasting with the Levites being chosen for presumably their purity or aptitude in Ezra 8:19.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16
Advises not to let others judge on religious observances, which could contrast with the prescribed roles and functions in Ezra 8:19.
Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]