Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he made sure that the gates of the city were closed before the special day of rest called the Sabbath began. This way, no one could bring heavy things or do work in the city during that day.

Nehemiah 13:19: And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and [some] of my servants set I at the gates, [that] there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:8

Jesus declares Himself as Lord of the Sabbath, suggesting a more spiritual than literal adherence to Sabbath rules, contrasting with Nehemiah 13:19's strict enforcement.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

Jesus states the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath, implying flexibility and personal benefit over rigidity seen in Nehemiah 13:19.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Contradiction with Colossians 2:16

Paul advises not to let anyone judge in matters of the Sabbath, which contrasts with the strict Sabbath observance in Nehemiah 13:19.

Colossians 2:16: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]

Contradiction with Romans 14:5

Paul suggests each person should be fully convinced in their mind regarding sacred days, promoting individual conviction versus the blanket enforcement in Nehemiah 13:19.

Romans 14:5: One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. [fully persuaded: or, fully assured]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in Nehemiah 13:19 could be the balance between religious observance and personal freedom. By enforcing strict rules to observe the Sabbath, it raises questions about imposing religious practices on everyone, whether or not they share the same beliefs. This can be seen as a conflict between community religious standards and individual liberty.

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