Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, this verse tells us that a man named Jeshaiah, who was part of the family of Elam, traveled with seventy other men. They were getting ready to return to their special home as part of a big journey.

Ezra 8:7: And of the sons of Elam; Jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse speaks of trusting in the LORD, whereas Ezra 8:7 lists names for a journey, not necessarily linked to trust.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, while Ezra 8:7 does not address vengeance at all.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse suggests not worrying about tomorrow, contrasting the preparation for a journey in Ezra 8:7.

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.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Warns against boasting about future plans, whereas Ezra 8:7 describes setting out plans for travel.

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:
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