Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people made a strong promise to follow God's rules, and they wrote it down to show it was important. Important leaders and helpers like princes, Levites, and priests put their special marks on it to show they agreed.

Nehemiah 9:38: And because of all this we make a sure [covenant], and write [it]; and our princes, Levites, [and] priests, seal [unto it]. [seal: Heb. are at the sealing, or, sealed]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Nehemiah 9:38 speaks of making a binding covenant, whereas Matthew 5:37 advises simplicity, letting "your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay," discouraging oaths or binding agreements.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

Nehemiah 9:38 refers to making a covenant, while James 5:12 warns against making oaths, advocating instead to simply say 'yes' or 'no' to avoid judgment.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
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