Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people of Judah gave a special part of their corn, juice, and oil to God's storage places. This made sure everyone had what they needed and showed they were doing what God wanted.

Nehemiah 13:12: Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries. [treasuries: or, storehouses]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:22-23

While Nehemiah 13:12 emphasizes bringing tithes collected to the storehouses, Deuteronomy 14:22-23 allows the tithes to be consumed by the offerer in a designated place.

Deuteronomy 14:22-23: Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

Nehemiah 13:12 focuses on bringing forth tithes of all things, but Matthew 23:23 critiques focusing on tithing on minutiae while neglecting weightier matters like judgment and mercy.

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18-19

Nehemiah 13:12 describes a return to traditional tithe collection, while Hebrews 7:18-19 emphasizes setting aside previous laws to establish a more perfect hope through Christ.

Hebrews 7:18-19: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Nehemiah 13:12 implies a structured, obligatory giving (tithe), whereas 2 Corinthians 9:7 promotes giving as a free-will offering, from the heart, not out of necessity.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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