Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 6:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 6:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 6:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, some people were spreading rumors that he and the Jewish people wanted to rebel and make Nehemiah their king by rebuilding the wall. Nehemiah knew these were just false stories trying to scare him and stop the work.

Nehemiah 6:6: Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. [Gashmu: also called, Geshem]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

Nehemiah 6:6 involves a false accusation, while Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, showing a contradiction in the behavior of truthfulness.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

Nehemiah 6:6 reports a false rumor akin to bearing false witness, which contradicts the commandment in Exodus 20:16 not to bear false witness.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Nehemiah 6:6 includes slander against Nehemiah, whereas James 4:11 instructs believers not to speak evil of one another, highlighting a contradiction.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Nehemiah 6:6 is centered around deceitful communication, opposing Ephesians 4:25, which urges speaking truth to neighbors.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:16

Nehemiah 6:6 shows spreading slander among people, contrasting with Leviticus 19:16 that commands not to go up and down as a talebearer.

Leviticus 19:16: Thou shalt not go up and down [as] a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I [am] the LORD.
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