Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

Are Leadership Roles at Odds with Humility in Scripture?

Learn how Nehemiah 11:17 contradicts James 3:17, Matthew 23:12, Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:5, Philippians 2:3, Matthew 6:1 and Mark 9:35

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According to Nehemiah, Mattaniah led the prayers to thank God, and Bakbukiah and Abda helped him. They all came from families who were known for singing and praising God.

Nehemiah 11:17: And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, [was] the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Contradiction with James 3:17

James describes wisdom as pure and peaceable, possibly contrasting with Nehemiah 11:17, which involves structure and leadership roles rather than moral virtues.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Jesus teaches about humility and being exalted through humbling oneself, potentially contradicting the leadership exaltation in Nehemiah 11:17.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

Jesus explains those who exalt themselves will be humbled, possibly differing from the elevation of leaders seen in Nehemiah 11:17.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Peter advises submission and humility, which might contrast with the leadership and authority described in Nehemiah 11:17.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Paul emphasizes doing nothing out of selfish ambition, possibly conflicting with the prominence given to certain leaders in Nehemiah 11:17.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Jesus warns against doing things to be seen by others, which can contradict the public roles and recognition mentioned in Nehemiah 11:17.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Mark 9:35

Jesus teaches about being a servant of all, potentially opposing the elevated roles and leadership positions in Nehemiah 11:17.

Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.
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