Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 10:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 10:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 10:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse tells us about three people named Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah who were special helpers in God's house, like how pastors and priests help in churches today. They had important jobs to do to help their community follow God's ways.

Nehemiah 10:8: Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these [were] the priests.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, while Nehemiah 10:8 involves a list of priests who are committed to upholding religious law, implying adherence to sacrificial practices.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:8-9

These verses suggest that God takes no pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices, superseding the Old Testament law that the figures in Nehemiah 10:8 would adhere to.

Hebrews 10:8-9: 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;

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

Here, God does not delight in sacrifice, focusing instead on a contrite heart, which contrasts with the sacrificial system the priests in Nehemiah 10:8 maintain.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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