Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people listened to God's rules every day and celebrated a big feast for seven days. On the eighth day, they all came together for a special, quiet gathering just like they were supposed to.

Nehemiah 8:18: Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day [was] a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. [a solemn...: Heb. a restraint]

Contradiction with Exodus 31:15

Nehemiah 8:18 describes reading from the law every day, including the Sabbath, while Exodus 31:15 commands rest and no work on the Sabbath, contradicting the daily reading as a form of work.

Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8-10

Nehemiah 8:18 involves daily activities during the festival, while Exodus 20:8-10 emphasizes resting and keeping the Sabbath holy by not engaging in any work, including communal events.

Exodus 20:8-10: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
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