Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:71

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:71 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:71. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Nehemiah, this verse shows that some leaders gave a lot of their gold and silver to help build something special for God. It teaches that sharing what we have can help in important work.

Nehemiah 7:71: And [some] of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Nehemiah 7:71 mentions a contribution for the work, whereas this verse advises against performing acts of duty to be seen by others, suggesting that giving should be private and not for public acknowledgment.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

Nehemiah 7:71 lists a compulsory contribution, whereas this verse emphasizes giving willingly and cheerfully, not under compulsion, reflecting a different attitude towards giving.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Luke 21:1-4

Nehemiah 7:71 highlights large contributions, whereas these verses honor the widow's small offering as greater than others due to its proportion to her means, suggesting a different measure of generosity.

Luke 21:1-4: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24

Nehemiah 7:71 involves a specific collection amount, while this verse presents the idea that those who give freely gain more, indicating a paradoxical return on generosity.

Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
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