Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, if people don't keep their promises, God will take away what they have as a consequence. The people agreed and promised to do what they said, and they praised God for this guidance.

Nehemiah 5:13: Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise. [emptied: Heb. empty, or, void]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

While Nehemiah 5:13 promotes the shaking off of obligations, Matthew 5:42 encourages giving to those who ask and not turning away from those who wish to borrow.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Luke 6:38

Nehemiah 5:13 involves relinquishing financial obligations, whereas Luke 6:38 promises receiving as a result of giving.

Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

Nehemiah 5:13 is about releasing debts, while Proverbs 3:27 advises not withholding good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

Nehemiah 5:13 focuses on debt annulment, whereas James 2:15-16 stresses providing for the physical needs of others rather than merely offering words.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Philippians 2:4

Where Nehemiah 5:13 emphasizes a personal decision to annul debts, Philippians 2:4 advises looking not only to one's own interests but also the interests of others.

Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
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