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.