Contradiction with Amos 3:7
Amos 3:7 states that the Lord reveals his secrets to his prophets, which contrasts with Nehemiah 2:16 where Nehemiah had not yet revealed his plans.
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:23
In Nehemiah 2:16, Nehemiah kept his plans secret, whereas Proverbs 12:23 suggests that the prudent man conceals knowledge, aligning but can be seen as contradictory to full transparency.
Proverbs 12:23: A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
Nehemiah’s secrecy about his plans contrasts with Matthew 5:14, which encourages openness as a city's light that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:27
Nehemiah 2:16 shows keeping plans secret, contradicting Matthew 10:27, where Jesus instructs to declare in the light what is told in darkness.
Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.
Contradiction with John 18:20
Jesus asserts he has spoken openly, which contrasts with Nehemiah's approach of keeping his intentions undisclosed in Nehemiah 2:16.
John 18:20: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
Contradiction with Luke 8:17
Nehemiah’s secrecy in Nehemiah 2:16 contrasts with Luke 8:17, which states that nothing is secret that will not be revealed.
Luke 8:17: For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither [any thing] hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.