Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, this verse tells us how different families worked together to fix a wall. It mentions Bavai, a leader, who helped with the repairs in his part of the city.

Nehemiah 3:18: After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

Contradiction with Amos 9:7

Israelites are compared to Ethiopian and Philistine captives, implying a lack of exclusive divine favor, contradicting the idea of singled-out tribal contributions for a sacred task in Nehemiah.

Amos 9:7: [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Proclaims unity and lack of division among believers, contradicting the emphasis on specific tribal and family contributions in Nehemiah.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus states true worship is not bound to a location, contradicting Nehemiah's focus on physical restoration of Jerusalem's walls.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
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