Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he was very upset when he saw something bad happening in a special room, so he cleaned it up by throwing out all the things that didn't belong there. This shows how important it is to keep special places clean and good.

Nehemiah 13:8: And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Nehemiah 13:8 shows Nehemiah casting out Tobiah's goods in anger, but Luke 6:27 encourages loving one's enemies and doing good to those who hate you, which contrasts with Nehemiah's actions.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Nehemiah 13:8 depicts Nehemiah acting in anger and expelling, while Matthew 5:39 teaches to not resist evil and to turn the other cheek, suggesting a non-combative approach.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Nehemiah 13:8 involves retaliating against Tobiah's intrusion, whereas Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil, promoting a more peaceable response.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Nehemiah demonstrates anger in Nehemiah 13:8 by expelling Tobiah's belongings, while Ephesians 4:31 advises putting away bitterness and anger, urging believers to be kind and compassionate.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

Nehemiah 13:8 reflects a swift reaction by Nehemiah, but Proverbs 19:11 promotes patience and discretion in overlooking offenses, suggesting restraint instead of immediate action.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]
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