Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, Baruch, the son of Zabbai, worked very hard to fix the wall near a special house. This shows how everyone helped to make their city safe and strong again.

Nehemiah 3:20: After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning [of the wall] unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. [Zabbai: also called, Zaccai]

Contradiction with James 4:10

Encourages humility rather than being noticed for one's work.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Warns against practicing righteousness to be seen by others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Advises letting others praise you rather than praising yourself.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:3

Warns that thinking highly of oneself is self-deception.

Galatians 6:3: For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Advocates for humility and valuing others above oneself.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:29

States no flesh should glory in God's presence.

1 Corinthians 1:29: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:31

Encourages doing all for the glory of God, not for self-glorification.

1 Corinthians 10:31: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:1

Emphasizes giving glory to God alone rather than oneself.

Psalm 115:1: Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, [and] for thy truth's sake.
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