Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 8:8

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

According to Ezra, this verse tells us about a man named Zebadiah, who is part of a family group. He is traveling with 80 other men to a special place.

Ezra 8:8: And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:34

Ezra 8:8 emphasizes the returning exiles, while Leviticus 19:34 commands love for foreigners as native-born among you.

Leviticus 19:34: [But] the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Ezra 8:8 involves gathering a specific group, while Romans 12:18 encourages peace with all men, not exclusivity.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Ezra 8:8 deals with specific lineage, whereas Galatians 3:28 states there is neither Jew nor Greek, but all are one in Christ.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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