Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, some people from the tribe of Judah lived in different places like Kirjatharba, Dibon, and Jekabzeel, along with the nearby villages. They were spreading out and living in the land around those towns.

Nehemiah 11:25: And for the villages, with their fields, [some] of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and [in] the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and [in] the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and [in] the villages thereof,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse that states God is not the author of confusion contradicts Nehemiah 11:25 if the interpretations of the locations and settlements create ambiguity or uncertainty about historical claims.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse emphasizes that God does not lie, so any perceived inconsistencies between Nehemiah 11:25 and other accounts of dwelling places could be seen as contradictory to this assertion of divine truthfulness.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

Advising not to answer a fool according to their folly, this contradicts Nehemiah 11:25 if seen as not directly addressing specific issues that might arise from disputes about the listed settlements.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse highlights the immutability of God, in contrast to the human settlements which are subject to change, suggesting a stand against historical alterations mentioned in Nehemiah 11:25.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Emphasizing the focus on truth and admirable things, this contradicts if the interpretation of Nehemiah 11:25 is seen as dwelling on inaccuracies or less noble aspects of historical record-keeping.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]
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