Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God is being asked to remember and deal with people who did wrong things against the special promises and duties of the priests and Levites. It's like asking God to help fix the mistakes of those who didn't respect the important work of the church helpers.

Nehemiah 13:29: Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. [because...: Heb. for the defilings]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah 13:29 calls for God to remember their enemies for harm, while Matthew 5:44 advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Nehemiah 13:29 asks God to retaliate, contradicting Romans 12:19 which instructs believers not to avenge themselves but to leave room for God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Nehemiah 13:29 seeks retribution, while Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages feeding your enemy and offering him drink, implying kindness rather than vengeance.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Nehemiah 13:29 asks for divine retribution, contrasting with 1 Peter 3:9 that urges not to repay evil for evil or insult with insult but with blessing.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Nehemiah 13:29 seeks to invoke harm on adversaries, which is contrary to the teaching in Luke 6:27-28 to love your enemies and bless those who curse you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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