Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 10:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 10:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 10:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, it's important for everyone to bring gifts like food and drink to God's house to help care for all the people who work there. This helps show that they will always take care of God's special place.

Nehemiah 10:39: For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where [are] the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

This passage shows God rejecting the solemn assemblies and offerings that Nehemiah 10:39 insists on, highlighting a contradiction in the value of rituals.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

In Nehemiah 10:39, the importance is placed on offerings, whereas Jeremiah places emphasis on obeying God's voice rather than sacrifices.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-13

Isaiah speaks against the offerings and incense that Nehemiah 10:39 describes as crucial for God’s service.

Isaiah 1:11-13: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Nehemiah emphasizes acts of service and offerings, but Matthew highlights mercy rather than sacrifice.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8

This verse points out God's lack of pleasure in offerings and sacrifices which Nehemiah 10:39 promotes as necessary.

Hebrews 10:8: Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and [offering] for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure [therein]; which are offered by the law;

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from the difference between mandatory contributions to religious institutions and the voluntary nature of giving as a personal moral choice. Some might see a conflict between enforced religious duties and the individual's freedom to decide how to support their faith community.

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