Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, this verse tells how people lived in many towns and villages, including Zanoah and Lachish, after coming back home. It shows that their homes were spread from a place called Beersheba to another area named the valley of Hinnom.

Nehemiah 11:30: Zanoah, Adullam, and [in] their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and [in] the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Nehemiah 11:30 describes dwellings of the tribes in villages, whereas John 8:12 speaks of Jesus being the light of the world, focusing on spiritual illumination rather than physical dwellings.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Nehemiah 11:30 deals with physical locations and settlements, while Matthew 6:19 warns against storing earthly treasures, highlighting a spiritual versus physical focus.

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 Romans 15:13

Nehemiah 11:30 is about geographic settlement, whereas Romans 15:13 emphasizes hope and joy through the Holy Spirit, presenting spiritual blessings over physical locations.

Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Contradiction with Luke 9:58

Nehemiah 11:30 mentions inhabiting cities and villages, but Luke 9:58 describes the Son of Man having no place to lay his head, showing reliance on God rather than earthly dwellings.

Luke 9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.

Contradiction with Mark 10:21

Nehemiah 11:30 is about specific geographical occupation, while Mark 10:21 advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, encouraging detachment from physical land and assets for spiritual gain.

Mark 10:21: Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
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