Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, he organized a big group of people to give thanks to God. He stood with half of the leaders in God's special house to say thank you.

Nehemiah 12:40: So stood the two [companies of them that gave] thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

This verse expresses God's disdain for assemblies and feasts, contradicting Nehemiah 12:40, where joyful assembly in the house of God is celebrated.

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 Isaiah 1:13-14

These verses convey that God despises the gatherings and ceremonies, which contradicts the joyous gathering described in Nehemiah 12:40.

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 Jeremiah 7:4

In this verse, trust in the temple is condemned, contradicting the celebration at the house of God in Nehemiah 12:40.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse advises against public displays of worship for show, contradicting the public worship depicted in Nehemiah 12:40.

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.
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