Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:65

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:65 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:65. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the governor told the people they should not eat the special holy foods until a certain priest, who could use special tools called Urim and Thummim to know God's will, was present. This was to make sure everything was done correctly and respectfully.

Nehemiah 7:65: And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood [up] a priest with Urim and Thummim. [the Tirshatha: or, the governor]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

Nehemiah 7:65 mentions seeking guidance from the Urim and Thummim, suggesting divine counsel, whereas 1 Corinthians 14:34 advises women to keep silence in churches, implying a different approach to seeking spiritual understanding.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:14-16

Nehemiah 7:65 relies on consultation with the priest using the Urim and Thummim, whereas Hebrews describes direct access to God through Jesus as the high priest, contrasting intermediated versus direct divine guidance.

Hebrews 4:14-16: Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.
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