Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16
This verse warns against listening to false prophets, contrasting Nehemiah 6:12 where Nehemiah recognizes the prophecy against him as false, indicating discernment rather than simply following any prophecy.
Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20
This verse speaks of the consequences for false prophets, where Nehemiah identifies the attempted deception, highlighting the contradiction between the true and manipulated prophecies.
Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:15
Advises caution against false prophets appearing in sheep’s clothing, reinforcing Nehemiah's recognition of deceit, rather than being misled by appearances.
Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:1
Warns about false teachers introducing destructive heresies, aligning with Nehemiah's discernment of deception and contrasting with accepting false teachings blindly.
2 Peter 2:1: But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:1
Instructs believers to test the spirits to see if they are from God, contradicting Nehemiah 6:12 where Nehemiah effectively tests and exposes the falseness of the prophecy against him.
1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.