Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:13

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

According to Nehemiah, he chose people he could trust, like Shelemiah, Zadok, Pedaiah, and Hanan, to take care of important supplies because they were honest. Their job was to make sure that everyone got what they needed.

Nehemiah 13:13: And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them [was] Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office [was] to distribute unto their brethren. [treasuries: or, storehouses] [next...: Heb. at their hand] [their office...: Heb. it was upon them]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20

Nehemiah 13:13 appoints honest men to handle the treasury, whereas Proverbs 28:20 warns that a faithful man shall abound with blessings but warns against haste to be rich, indicating trust in character over wealth accumulation.

Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Nehemiah 13:13 commends faithful workers, while Matthew 6:1 advises against doing righteous acts to be seen by others, highlighting different views on displaying one's diligence.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

Nehemiah 13:13 entrusts treasures to faithful men, yet 1 Timothy 6:10 warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting the focus on faithful stewardship with the caution over money's influence.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Acts 5:3-4

Nehemiah 13:13 assigns faithful treasurers, but Acts 5:3-4 tells of Ananias lying to the Holy Spirit about money, demonstrating potential unfaithfulness even among trusted individuals.

Acts 5:3-4: But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? [to lie to: or, to deceive]
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