Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse tells us about people working together to fix a broken wall. The goldsmiths and merchants, who usually make things or sell stuff, are helping to make the city safe again.

Nehemiah 3:32: And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. [going...: or, corner chamber]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, which could be seen as a contrast to focusing efforts on building earthly structures like Nehemiah's wall.

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 Isaiah 58:12

Calls for the repair of spiritual breaches and restoration, which might contrast the physical aspect of Nehemiah 3:32's focus solely on material repair of the walls.

Isaiah 58:12: And [they that shall be] of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Contradiction with John 4:21-24

Jesus speaks about the insignificance of a physical place of worship, possibly contradicting the importance placed on the physical repair in Nehemiah 3:32.

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.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:13-14

Condemns those who build through unrighteous means, which could juxtapose the physical building in Nehemiah 3:32 if interpreted symbolically regarding motivations or righteousness.

Jeremiah 22:13-14: Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; [that] useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work;

Contradiction with Haggai 1:9

Criticizes prioritizing personal or national buildings over seeking God’s presence, which could be seen as a contrast if Nehemiah 3:32 is viewed as prioritizing physical construction.

Haggai 1:9: Ye looked for much, and, lo, [it came] to little; and when ye brought [it] home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that [is] waste, and ye run every man unto his own house. [blow...: or, blow it away]
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