Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he found out that a man named Eliashib did something wrong by making a special room for Tobiah in God's temple, which was not allowed. Nehemiah was upset because the temple was a holy place and should be respected.

Nehemiah 13:7: And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:30

Nehemiah 13:7 involves Nehemiah confronting wrongdoers, while Proverbs 3:30 advises not to strive with others without cause.

Proverbs 3:30: Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah 13:7 describes a confrontation, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages loving and blessing enemies.

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 12:18

Nehemiah 13:7 shows Nehemiah dealing with conflict, but Romans 12:18 advises living peaceably with all.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4

Nehemiah 13:7 includes conflict, while 1 Corinthians 13:4 speaks of love as patient and kind.

1 Corinthians 13:4: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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