Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, the people from Tekoa helped fix the wall, but their leaders didn't want to help. They decided not to do the hard work that God wanted them to do.

Nehemiah 3:5: And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:6

This verse emphasizes the virtue of hard work and diligence, which contrasts with the nobles of the Tekoites who did not put their necks to the work in Nehemiah 3:5.

Proverbs 6:6: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23

Encourages doing work heartily as unto the Lord, conflicting with the Tekoite nobles' refusal to participate in the work.

Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Contradiction with Romans 12:11

Advocates being fervent in spirit and serving the Lord, unlike the nobles' lack of involvement in Nehemiah 3:5.

Romans 12:11: Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Contradiction with James 4:17

States that not doing the good one knows they ought to do is sin, contradicting the nobles' indifference to the work.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Suggests if anyone will not work, they should not eat, contradictory to the nobles' choice not to participate in the labor.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful kills him as his hands refuse to labor, a contradiction to the nobles' inaction.

Proverbs 21:25: The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2-3

Urges leaders to serve willingly, in contrast to the nobles who did not support the work of their people.

1 Peter 5:2-3: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]
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