Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Nehemiah, some people said they had to borrow money to pay taxes to the king, and they used their lands and vineyards as a promise to pay it back. Christians might understand this to show that the people were struggling and needed help from others to be fair and kind.

Nehemiah 5:4: There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, [and that upon] our lands and vineyards.

Contradiction with Exodus 22:25

This verse advises against charging usury (interest) to disadvantaged individuals, while Nehemiah 5:4 highlights a situation involving economic hardship due to debt.

Exodus 22:25: If thou lend money to [any of] my people [that is] poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:7

This verse instructs to not harden one's heart against the poor, which contradicts the situation in Nehemiah 5:4 where the people are suffering and calling for aid.

Deuteronomy 15:7: If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:36

The call for brotherly kindness without usury stands in contrast to the debt and financial burden presented in Nehemiah 5:4.

Leviticus 25:36: Take thou no usury of him, or increase: but fear thy God; that thy brother may live with thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:8

This verse mentions that gaining riches by charging interest is unfair, opposing the situation described in Nehemiah 5:4 where people suffer due to economic exploitation.

Proverbs 28:8: He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. [unjust...: Heb. by increase]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:13

Condemns deeds involving charging interest or taking excessive gain, countering the financial challenges highlighted in Nehemiah 5:4.

Ezekiel 18:13: Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him. [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Psalm 15:5

Discourages profiting from charging interest, juxtaposed against the financial crisis described in Nehemiah 5:4.

Psalm 15:5: [He that] putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these [things] shall never be moved.
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