Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 10:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 10:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 10:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God wants the first and best of everything we have, like our animals and our children, to be given to Him in a special way. This means we show love and thanks to God by giving Him important things.

Nehemiah 10:36: Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as [it is] written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God:

Contradiction with Numbers 18:21

Nehemiah 10:36 discusses bringing the firstborn, while Numbers 18:21 focuses on tithes for Levites, highlighting a different form of offering.

Numbers 18:21: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:26

Nehemiah 10:36 emphasizes presenting the firstborn to priests, contradicting Deuteronomy 14:26 which allows using tithes for personal enjoyment.

Deuteronomy 14:26: And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, [desireth: Heb. asketh of thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:9

Nehemiah 10:36 deals with Old Testament ordinances, whereas Matthew 15:9 suggests that human traditions can render worship vain, contradicting the idea of adhering to ancient practices.

Matthew 15:9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19

Nehemiah 10:36 observes a law-oriented ritual; Hebrews 7:18-19 indicates the setting aside of the old law for a better hope through Christ, suggesting a contradiction in ongoing ritual adherence.

Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
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