Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 8:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 8:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 8:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, this verse shows that some important people helped by carefully counting all the silver and gold to make sure everything was there and in its place. It was like checking to see if everything was safe and ready to use for God's house.

Ezra 8:33: Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him [was] Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them [was] Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;

Contradiction with Exodus 32:1

This verse describes the impatience of the Israelites waiting for Moses, contrasting with the careful accountability and waiting involved in Ezra 8:33.

Exodus 32:1: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:2

Here, the people's disobedience contrasts with the faithfulness and care taken by Ezra and his companions in handling the offerings mentioned in Ezra 8:33.

Isaiah 65:2: I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts;

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22-23

The verse highlights the disobedience of King Saul, contrasting with the careful obedience and accountability seen in Ezra 8:33.

1 Samuel 15:22-23: 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.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:2

This verse warns against ostentatious acts, whereas Ezra 8:33 focuses on transparency and integrity in handling gifts.

Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]

Contradiction with Acts 5:1-2

This account of Ananias and Sapphira's deception starkly contrasts with the honesty and transparency in Ezra 8:33.

Acts 5:1-2: But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
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