Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse means that people named Benjamin, Hashub, and Azariah worked hard to fix and build the wall near their own homes. It shows that everyone helped out to make their city safe and strong again.

Nehemiah 3:23: After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Nehemiah 3:23 highlights physical rebuilding, while this verse emphasizes God prioritizing heart over outward appearance.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Nehemiah 3:23 is about earthly construction work, whereas this verse advises against storing earthly treasures, emphasizing heavenly focus instead.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

Nehemiah 3:23 focuses on material rebuilding, while this verse stresses life being more than material needs.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
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