Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, people have been making big mistakes for a long time, and because of these mistakes, they have been taken over by other kings and faced a lot of trouble and confusion. This is like being punished for doing something wrong and still feeling the effects today.

Ezra 9:7: Since the days of our fathers [have] we [been] in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, [and] our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as [it is] this day.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse contradicts Ezra 9:7 as it states that a son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, whereas Ezra 9:7 mentions the people bearing the consequences of their ancestors' sins.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Paradox #1

Ezra 9:7 mentions the shame and guilt of the people of Israel due to their sins, suggesting that this has led to their being handed over to foreign kings. The contradiction or conflict might arise from the lack of clear historical records outside the Bible confirming these specific events or timelines as described. Furthermore, the degree to which these events are described as a direct result of sin might conflict with other historical or theological interpretations or records.

Paradox #2

Ezra 9:7 describes the shame and guilt of the Israelites due to their sins, leading to their suffering and captivity. The potential contradiction or conflict here is that while the text underscores collective punishment for the sins of the community, it may seem unfair to individuals who were not personally responsible for the wrongdoing. This contrasts with modern principles of individual accountability, raising questions about the justice of group punishment.

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