Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 8:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 8:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 8:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the priests and the Levites carefully carried the heavy silver, gold, and special items to Jerusalem for God's house. They did this to keep everything safe and to honor God.

Ezra 8:30: So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring [them] to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Contradicts Ezra 8:30 by advising against laying up earthly treasures.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:20

Suggests storing treasures in heaven, contrasting with handling earthly valuables in Ezra 8:30.

Matthew 6:20: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33

Recommends selling possessions and giving to the needy, opposing the safeguarding of treasure.

Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

Warns that riches can disappear rapidly, whereas Ezra 8:30 focuses on protecting material wealth.

Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]

Contradiction with James 5:1-2

Speaks of the fleeting nature of riches, which contrasts with the preservation endeavor in Ezra 8:30.

James 5:1-2: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
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