Contradiction with Psalm 33:3
Nehemiah 12:42 mentions singing loudly but does not specify singing a new song, as Psalm 33:3 encourages singing a new song.
Psalm 33:3: Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40
Nehemiah 12:42 suggests a loud and collective approach, while 1 Corinthians 14:40 emphasizes doing things decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12
Nehemiah 12:42 mentions both men and women (Mataniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, etc.) collectively singing and giving thanks, while 1 Timothy 2:12 suggests a more reserved role for women.
1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Contradiction with James 3:1
Nehemiah 12:42 shows shared roles in leadership and teaching, while James 3:1 advises caution and fewer teachers.
James 3:1: My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. [condemnation: or, judgment]
Contradiction with Exodus 15:20
Nehemiah 12:42 has a collective singing, while Exodus 15:20 highlights a specific woman, Miriam, as leading with a timbrel and dance.
Exodus 15:20: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:7
Nehemiah 12:42 focuses on group worship and singing, whereas 1 Samuel 18:7 depicts women singing to celebrate David over Saul, a selective and specific occasion.
1 Samuel 18:7: And the women answered [one another] as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.