Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:72

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:72 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:72. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, everyone worked together and shared what they had to help rebuild their city. They gave gold, silver, and special clothes for the priests to help make their place nice again.

Nehemiah 7:72: And [that] which the rest of the people gave [was] twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:1

Conflicts with Nehemiah 7:72 as it highlights internal financial struggles among the people, while Nehemiah 7:72 reports contributions that suggest prosperity.

Nehemiah 5:1: And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

Contradiction with Ezra 3:12-13

Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 because it depicts mixed emotions and divided opinions about the rebuilding, whereas Nehemiah 7:72 shows unified contributions toward the rebuilding efforts.

Ezra 3:12-13: But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, [who were] ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:

Contradiction with Haggai 1:6

Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 by suggesting scarcity and dissatisfaction among people, while Nehemiah 7:72 suggests abundance through contributions for the restoration.

Haggai 1:6: Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes. [with holes: Heb. pierced through]

Contradiction with Malachi 3:9

Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 by addressing Israel's failure to bring tithes and offerings resulting in a curse, contrary to the generous offerings mentioned in Nehemiah 7:72.

Malachi 3:9: Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation.

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:1

Presents a contradictory view of desolation and emptiness compared to the restoration efforts and contributions in Nehemiah 7:72.

Lamentations 1:1: How doth the city sit solitary, [that was] full of people! [how] is she become as a widow! she [that was] great among the nations, [and] princess among the provinces, [how] is she become tributary!
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