Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people gathered together and spent part of their day reading God's special rules and teachings, and then spent more time saying sorry for their mistakes and praising God. It's like having a big meeting where they listen to God and tell Him they are sorry and love Him.

Nehemiah 9:3: And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God [one] fourth part of the day; and [another] fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.

Contradiction with Esther 9:22

Nehemiah 9:3 describes a time of fasting and confession, whereas Esther 9:22 talks about feasting and joy.

Esther 9:22: As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Nehemiah 9:3 focuses on mourning and repentance, while Ecclesiastes 3:4 mentions a time to laugh and dance.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Matthew 6:16

Nehemiah 9:3 highlights communal confession and fasting, whereas Matthew 6:16 advises fasting in a private manner.

Matthew 6:16: Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:5

Nehemiah 9:3 implies a sincere fast and confession, yet Isaiah 58:5 criticizes an empty or superficial fast.

Isaiah 58:5: Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? [is it] to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes [under him]? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? [a day...: or, to afflict his soul for a day?]

Contradiction with Luke 18:12

Nehemiah 9:3 involves collective fasting and seeking God, while Luke 18:12 showcases boasting about fasting as a sign of self-righteousness.

Luke 18:12: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
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