Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:20
Nehemiah 13:9 describes the cleansing and sanctification of the temple after defilement, while 1 Kings 8:20 reflects the fulfillment of building the temple, emphasizing its sanctity from the beginning.
1 Kings 8:20: And the LORD hath performed his word that he spake, and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised, and have built an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:23
Nehemiah 13:9 deals with physical purification of the temple, whereas Ezekiel 44:23 focuses on teaching the people the difference between the holy and the profane, implying a moral and spiritual sanctification.
Ezekiel 44:23: And they shall teach my people [the difference] between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.
Contradiction with Isaiah 52:11
Nehemiah 13:9 involves removing physical uncleanliness from the temple, whereas Isaiah 52:11 calls for the people themselves to be pure, highlighting individual holiness over ceremonial cleansing.
Isaiah 52:11: Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean [thing]; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Nehemiah 13:9 shows active cleansing of sacred space, while Jeremiah 7:4 warns against complacency in the presence of the temple, indicating reliance on physical structure alone is insufficient without true devotion.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:27
Nehemiah 13:9 focuses on outward or ceremonial cleansing of the temple, whereas Matthew 23:27 criticizes superficial purity, suggesting that inner spiritual cleanliness is more important.
Matthew 23:27: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men's] bones, and of all uncleanness.