Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 10:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 10:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 10:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God wants people to bring the first and best fruits from their farms and trees to His house every year as a way to say thank you. This shows that they love and trust God by giving Him their best.

Nehemiah 10:35: And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the LORD:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Nehemiah 10:35 talks about bringing offerings as per the Old Covenant, while Matthew 5:17 speaks of Jesus fulfilling the law, which can be interpreted as a shift from Old Covenant practices.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1

Nehemiah 10:35 pertains to the practice of bringing offerings, but Hebrews 10:1 describes the law, including its offerings, as a shadow of things to come, implying a move away from such physical practices.

Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:23-25

Nehemiah 10:35 emphasizes following the law with offerings, whereas Galatians 3:23-25 explains that faith in Christ has replaced the need for adherence to the old law.

Galatians 3:23-25: But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17

Nehemiah 10:35 mandates certain observances, yet Colossians 2:16-17 suggests that such religious practices are not to be judged in the new faith.

Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with John 4:23-24

Nehemiah 10:35 highlights specific offerings as worship, but John 4:23-24 indicates worship is now in spirit and truth, not bound to ritual acts.

John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Contradiction with Romans 14:5-6

Nehemiah 10:35 involves specific time-bound offerings, whereas Romans 14:5-6 suggests individual freedom in religious observation days.

Romans 14:5-6: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]

Contradiction with Acts 15:28-29

Nehemiah 10:35 reflects the Jewish law's demands of offerings, unlike Acts 15:28-29 where Gentile believers are not required to follow these Jewish laws.

Acts 15:28-29: For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:14-15

Nehemiah 10:35 is based on following traditional laws, while Ephesians 2:14-15 states that Christ abolished the law of commandments contained in ordinances.

Ephesians 2:14-15: For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition [between us];

Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19

Nehemiah 10:35 stresses adherence to dietary laws for offerings, but Mark 7:18-19 implies all foods are clean, contrasting these traditional laws.

Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
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