Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, the priests, who were important helpers in God's house, worked hard to fix the city's walls. This shows teamwork, as everyone helped make the city strong again.

Nehemiah 3:22: And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:20

Nehemiah 3:22 emphasizes specific individual contributions to rebuilding the wall, whereas Matthew 18:20 highlights the gathering of two or three in Christ's name, focusing on collective spiritual presence rather than individual actions.

Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Nehemiah 3:22 details the work of priests, suggesting the importance of their social status, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 notes that God chooses the lowly and despised, contradicting the exaltation of high status individuals like priests.

1 Corinthians 1:26-29: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:

Contradiction with James 2:24

Nehemiah 3:22 shows the honored deeds of individuals in rebuilding the wall, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes justification by works and faith, implying individual deeds alone are not sufficient.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Nehemiah 3:22 lists roles and divisions by group or status (priests, in this instance), which contrasts with Galatians 3:28's message of unity and equality in Christ, ignoring social distinctions.

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 4:21-24

Nehemiah 3:22 emphasizes physical reconstruction tied to a specific location (Jerusalem wall), while John 4:21-24 promotes worship in spirit and truth, not confined to geographic or physical structures.

John 4:21-24: 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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