Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10
Nehemiah 13:15 emphasizes keeping the Sabbath holy by not working or trading, while Exodus 20:8-10 supports this command but is often interpreted as contradictory because it allows for necessary work to avoid suffering.
Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:1-8
Nehemiah 13:15 prohibits work on the Sabbath, while Matthew 12:1-8 recounts how Jesus defended His disciples plucking grain on the Sabbath, indicating flexibility in interpreting Sabbath laws.
Matthew 12:1-8: At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
Contradiction with Mark 2:27-28
Nehemiah 13:15 prohibits work on the Sabbath, but Mark 2:27-28 states the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, suggesting a more human-centric approach to Sabbath observance.
Mark 2:27-28: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
Contradiction with Luke 14:5
Nehemiah 13:15 forbids Sabbath work, whereas Luke 14:5 presents Jesus justifying work on the Sabbath by asking if one wouldn't rescue a son or an ox that fell into a well.
Luke 14:5: And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
Contradiction with John 7:22-23
Nehemiah 13:15 calls for strict observance of the Sabbath, but John 7:22-23 shows Jesus justifying performing circumcision on the Sabbath, highlighting a conflict between law observance and mercy/healing acts.
John 7:22-23: Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.
Paradox #1
Nehemiah 13:15 deals with the observance of the Sabbath and the prohibition of working on that day. A possible contradiction or inconsistency could be that while this verse emphasizes strict Sabbath observance, other parts of the Bible, like the New Testament, suggest a more flexible approach to the Sabbath, as seen in Jesus' teachings. This could create a conflict between the more rigid Old Testament laws and the more lenient practices in the New Testament.
Paradox #2
Nehemiah 13:15 highlights an issue with people working on the Sabbath, which is meant to be a day of rest. The moral conflict arises from the balance between religious observance and economic necessity. People may need to work to support themselves and their families, creating tension between following religious rules and meeting practical needs.