Contradiction with Nehemiah 4:17
While Nehemiah 13:28 deals with exclusion due to improper alliances, Nehemiah 4:17 shows inclusion and teamwork in rebuilding despite diverse backgrounds.
Nehemiah 4:17: They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:3
Nehemiah 13:28 emphasizes the exclusion of those with forbidden unions, whereas Deuteronomy 23:3 states a specific group (Ammonites and Moabites) excluded rather than focusing on individual marital status.
Deuteronomy 23:3: An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:
Contradiction with Ezra 10:19
Nehemiah 13:28 excludes those with foreign bonds, while Ezra 10:19 highlights taking oaths and responsibility rather than straightforward exclusion.
Ezra 10:19: And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and [being] guilty, [they offered] a ram of the flock for their trespass.
Paradox #1
Nehemiah 13:28 deals with breaking a religious rule about marriage. Some people might see a conflict because the Old Testament has stories where leaders have foreign wives without direct condemnation. This could seem inconsistent, as certain leaders were viewed favorably despite similar actions.
Paradox #2
Nehemiah 13:28 could present a contradiction or conflict related to exclusivity and acceptance. The verse describes separating a person from the community because of foreign alliances, which can raise questions about the fairness and morality of excluding people based on their family ties or ancestry, potentially conflicting with values of inclusivity and forgiveness.