Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, this verse shows how different people worked together to fix a big gate and make it strong by putting up doors and locks. It teaches that everyone can help out and work together to make things better and safe.

Nehemiah 3:13: The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

This verse states that work brings profit, while Nehemiah 3:13 involves building a wall, which doesn't directly generate profit.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse highlights peacemakers being blessed, contradicting Nehemiah 3:13's focus on building a defensive structure.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:3

This verse notes a time to break down, while Nehemiah 3:13 is about building up a wall.

Ecclesiastes 3:3: A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

Contradiction with Luke 14:28

Advises to count the cost before building, while Nehemiah 3:13 describes the building without mention of preparation.

Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Talks about beating swords into plowshares, contrary to Nehemiah 3:13's focus on fortification and defense.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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