Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Nehemiah 3:30 focuses on construction efforts, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and praying for enemies, presenting differing priorities of work and relationships.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9
Nehemiah 3:30 details individual contributions, whereas Ecclesiastes 4:9 highlights the benefits of teamwork, contrasting solo achievement with collaborative effort.
Ecclesiastes 4:9: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Nehemiah 3:30 involves building a physical structure, while Matthew 6:19 warns against accumulating earthly treasures, posing a contrast between material and spiritual priorities.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 10:38-42
Nehemiah 3:30 is focused on physical work and building, but Luke 10:38-42 contrasts this with Mary’s choice to prioritize spiritual listening over tasks, suggesting differing values on business versus being still.
Luke 10:38-42: Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
Contradiction with James 2:24
Nehemiah 3:30 documents tangible action in rebuilding, whereas James 2:24 emphasizes faith accompanied by works, suggesting a possible discrepancy between action without explicit mention of faith.
James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.