Contradiction with John 4:24
Nehemiah 11:16 refers to duties over external physical work, whereas John 4:24 emphasizes worship in spirit, suggesting a focus beyond physical duties.
John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Nehemiah 11:16 deals with earthly responsibilities, while Matthew 6:19 advises against prioritizing earthly treasures, highlighting a spiritual contradiction.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Colossians 3:2
Nehemiah 11:16 involves minding earthly tasks, whereas Colossians 3:2 instructs to set affections on things above, indicating a priority conflict.
Colossians 3:2: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [affection: or, mind]
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Nehemiah 11:16 reflects on duties within the city, while Luke 12:33 promotes selling possessions for alms, implying a different focus.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:14
Nehemiah 11:16 concerns settlement duties, whereas Hebrews 13:14 reminds believers of the transient nature of earthly cities.
Hebrews 13:14: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.