Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse lists the special helpers of God called priests and Levites who returned to their home with leaders Zerubbabel and Jeshua. These helpers were important in making sure everyone could pray and worship God properly.

Nehemiah 12:1: Now these [are] the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Contradiction with Matthew 23:8-10

Jesus teaches against the use of titles like 'Rabbi', contrasting with the priestly titles mentioned in Nehemiah 12:1.

Matthew 23:8-10: But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, [even] Christ; and all ye are brethren.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12

The change in priesthood through Jesus contrasts with the continuation and listing of Levitical priests in Nehemiah 12:1.

Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:5

Emphasizes a spiritual priesthood of all believers, contrasting with the specific genealogical priesthood in Nehemiah 12:1.

1 Peter 2:5: Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. [are: or, be ye]
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