Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the special helpers called Nethinims lived near a place called Ophel, close to a big gate and a tall tower. They were part of the team working on building the wall in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 3:26: Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto [the place] over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. [dwelt...: or, which dwelt in Ophel, repaired unto] [Ophel: or, tower]

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Nehemiah 3:26 describes specific human efforts in building, while Psalm 127:1 suggests that without God's involvement, such efforts are in vain.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Nehemiah 3:26 details the assigned purposeful work, but Ecclesiastes 9:11 emphasizes the role of time and chance over human effort.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Nehemiah 3:26 focuses on earthly construction, whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises against storing treasures on earth, implying that spiritual pursuits are superior.

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:
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