Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Nehemiah 5:2 speaks of people's concern for food and sustenance, whereas Matthew 6:25 advises not to worry about such needs, suggesting a reliance on faith for provision.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8
Nehemiah 5:2 highlights a lack of basic necessities, while 1 Timothy 6:8 emphasizes contentment with having mere food and clothing, implying a different perspective on needs.
1 Timothy 6:8: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Nehemiah 5:2 describes a cry for help due to necessity, whereas Matthew 5:42 encourages freely giving to those who ask, highlighting a different approach to addressing need.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12
Nehemiah 5:2 illustrates dire circumstances and a cry for sustenance, while Philippians 4:11-12 reveals a teaching about being content in any situation, indicating a more internally focused resolution to lack.
Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.