Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 9:9

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

According to Ezra, even though the people were once like prisoners, God didn't forget about them. Instead, He showed kindness by helping them rebuild their special place to worship and stay safe in their land.

Ezra 9:9: For we [were] bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair the desolations thereof, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem. [to repair: Heb. to set up]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and lack of fear, while Ezra 9:9 implies a position of humility and servitude.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of a hopeful future and prosperity from God's plans, contrasting with the affliction and bondage described in Ezra 9:9.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with John 8:36

This verse declares freedom through the Son, contradicting Ezra 9:9’s depiction of servitude despite some relief.

John 8:36: If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20

This verse discusses a citizenship in heaven, contrasting with the earthly bondage mentioned in Ezra 9:9.

Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]

Contradiction with Galatians 5:1

This verse emphasizes freedom in Christ, which contradicts the servitude described in Ezra 9:9.

Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Contradiction with Romans 8:15

This verse speaks of receiving the Spirit of adoption, opposing the servitude and bondage from Ezra 9:9.

Romans 8:15: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9

This verse references believers as a royal priesthood, contradicting the servitude mentioned in Ezra 9:9.

1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]

Paradox #1

Ezra 9:9 talks about being given favor after returning from exile and having some restoration, yet their situation remains under foreign rule. A potential contradiction could arise from the idea of being "set free" or "restored" yet still living under the authority of another power, suggesting a tension between spiritual freedom and physical subjugation. This can be seen as inconsistent if freedom and independence are valued equally.

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