Contradiction with John 3:17
Emphasizes God's intent not to condemn the world, contrasting with Ezra 9:4, where there is fear of divine wrath for transgressions.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Promotes unity among all people in Christ, contrary to Ezra 9:4, which highlights separation from those who have intermarried with foreign nations.
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.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God declares no person is unclean, contradicting the separation from "unclean" peoples Ezra 9:4 suggests.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Commands love for enemies, which conflicts with the concern for purity through separation in Ezra 9:4.
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;
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
States that all have sinned, challenging the specific blame placed on intermarrying with foreigners in Ezra 9:4.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Isaiah 56:6-7
Proclaims acceptance of foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, in contrast to the exclusion seen in Ezra 9:4.
Isaiah 56:6-7: Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;