Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people of Israel moved away from those who were different from them and admitted the wrong things they had done, as well as the wrongs of their ancestors. This was so they could be closer to God and live in a way that made Him happy.

Nehemiah 9:2: And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. [strangers: Heb. strange children]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

This verse states that "there is neither Jew nor Greek," contradicting the separation emphasized in Nehemiah 9:2 as people are all one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

It mentions "there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek," which contradicts the idea of separation seen in Nehemiah 9:2.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

This verse states "there is neither Greek nor Jew," contradicting the separation of Israelites from strangers as seen in Nehemiah 9:2.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
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