Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 6:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 6:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 6:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, some people were spreading false stories that he was trying to make himself king in Jerusalem. They tried to scare Nehemiah into stopping his work by asking him to come and talk about it, but he stayed brave and kept going.

Nehemiah 6:7: And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse says, "A false witness shall not be unpunished," which contradicts Nehemiah 6:7's implication of a false report suggesting treason without immediate consequences.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Exodus 23:1

This verse advises not to spread false reports, contrasting with Nehemiah 6:7 where such a report is being spread about Nehemiah.

Exodus 23:1: Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [raise: or, receive]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

This verse states that "the lip of truth shall be established," which contradicts the false report in Nehemiah 6:7.

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:13

Advises to "keep thy tongue from evil," contrasting with the false accusations laid out in Nehemiah 6:7.

Psalm 34:13: Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:16

Advises against being a talebearer, which contrasts with the spreading of false rumors in Nehemiah 6:7.

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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