Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, when people disobey God's rules and become friends with those doing wrong things, it makes God very upset, like a parent who is unhappy when their child does something bad. Ezra is asking if God would be so upset that there would be no one left to save if they kept disobeying.

Ezra 9:14: Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed [us], so that [there should be] no remnant nor escaping?

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:25

This verse speaks of God pardoning iniquity, which contrasts with the concern for punishment expressed in Ezra 9:14.

Isaiah 43:25: I, [even] I, [am] he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, conflicting with the strict separation and punishment sought in Ezra 9:14.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love your enemies, whereas Ezra 9:14 is concerned about separation from foreign people.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Paradox #1

Ezra 9:14 raises concerns about intermarriage with non-Israelite peoples, which could conflict with earlier biblical accounts where such marriages are depicted without explicit condemnation, like the marriages of Joseph and Moses. This inconsistency may create confusion regarding the acceptance and consequences of interfaith marriages in biblical teachings.

Paradox #2

Ezra 9:14 could be seen as inconsistent with the message of inclusion in the New Testament. While Ezra discusses separation from certain people to maintain faithfulness, the New Testament often emphasizes breaking down barriers and welcoming all believers, as seen in passages like Galatians 3:28. This could appear contradictory in terms of God's universal love and acceptance.

Paradox #3

Ezra 9:14 involves the issue of marrying foreign people, which might seem morally inconsistent or contradictory because it can be seen as conflicting with principles of love, acceptance, and inclusivity. It raises questions about whether people should separate from others based on nationality or religion, which can seem at odds with broader ethical teachings of understanding and unity.

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