Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, this verse talks about the important people who lived in Jerusalem and those who lived in other nearby cities. It lists different groups, like priests and helpers, who were living in their own towns in Judah.

Nehemiah 11:3: Now these [are] the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, [to wit], Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.

Contradiction with Romans 2:28-29

Nehemiah 11:3 emphasizes physical relocation to Jerusalem as part of identity, whereas Romans 2:28-29 highlights inward identity over physical location.

Romans 2:28-29: For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither [is that] circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33

Nehemiah 11:3 describes a communal dwelling arrangement, whereas Jeremiah 31:33 speaks of a personal covenant written on the heart, not dependent on geographical location.

Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Contradiction with John 4:21-23

Nehemiah 11:3 focuses on dwelling in a specific city for worship, while John 4:21-23 predicts a time when worship won’t be tied to a specific place.

John 4:21-23: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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