Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, this verse shows people celebrating and walking along the city walls of Jerusalem after they have been rebuilt, visiting important gates and towers along the way. It's like a big parade where grown-ups are happy because their home is safe again.

Nehemiah 12:39: And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

Amos speaks against ceremonial assemblies, which contradicts Nehemiah's emphasis on organized worship and 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

Jesus warns against public displays for praise, contrasting Nehemiah's public procession on the walls.

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 1:13-14

Isaiah condemns meaningless offerings and assemblies, contradicting Nehemiah's detailed ceremonial worship description.

Isaiah 1:13-14: 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 Mark 12:33

Jesus emphasizes love over rituals, differing from Nehemiah's focus on ritualistic procession.

Mark 12:33: And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love [his] neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

Contradiction with John 4:23-24

Jesus teaches worship in spirit and truth, which contrasts with Nehemiah's emphasis on physical location and processions.

John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
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