Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this means that even though the people did many bad things, God was kind and did not punish them as much as they deserved. Instead, God helped them and gave them another chance.

Ezra 9:13: And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities [deserve], and hast given us [such] deliverance as this; [hast punished...: Heb. hast withheld beneath our iniquities]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12

These verses suggest that the Lord's punishment is a form of love and correction, contrasting Ezra's mention of receiving less punishment than deserved.

Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Contradiction with Job 11:6

Implies that God exacts punishment greater than one's sins, contradicting Ezra's notion of receiving less than deserved.

Job 11:6: And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that [they are] double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee [less] than thine iniquity [deserveth].

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

States that God does not deal with us according to our sins, contradicting Ezra's idea of lesser punishment.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:39

Suggests that living men should accept punishment for their sins, implying it's deserved, contrasting Ezra’s notion.

Lamentations 3:39: Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? [complain: or, murmur]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

Indicates God will make a full end of nations yet corrects in measure, different from the 'less than deserved' view in Ezra.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Paradox #1

Ezra 9:13 talks about how the people believe they're being punished less than they deserve for their wrongdoing. The contradiction might arise from the idea of a compassionate, forgiving God allowing for any punishment at all, rather than just forgiving. This could seem inconsistent with themes of mercy and forgiveness also present in religious teachings.

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