Contradiction with Amos 5:21
Amos 5:21 contradicts Nehemiah 12:32 by expressing God's disdain for ceremonial gatherings, while Nehemiah 12:32 is part of a narrative involving a significant procession.
Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
Matthew 6:5 warns against public displays of piety for the sake of being seen, contrasting with Nehemiah 12:32, which involves a notable public procession.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13
Isaiah 1:13 critiques empty religious rituals, conflicting with the celebratory ritual procession described in Nehemiah 12:32.
Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
Hosea 6:6 emphasizes desiring mercy, not sacrifice, contrary to the formal procession and dedication in Nehemiah 12:32.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Jeremiah 7:4 warns against trusting in ceremonial practices, opposing Nehemiah 12:32's account of a ceremonial event.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.