Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Nehemiah, a group of leaders called Levites stood up on a special platform and loudly prayed to God. They were asking for God's help and guidance for the people.

Nehemiah 9:4: Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, [and] Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. [stairs: or, scaffold]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse advises against public displays of prayer for the sake of being seen by others, contradicting the public nature of the prayer gathering in Nehemiah 9:4.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:8

This verse encourages prayer without wrath and doubting, which might conflict with the mood of confession and penitence suggested in Nehemiah 9:4.

1 Timothy 2:8: I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Advocates for private prayer, in contrast to the public calling upon the assembly seen in Nehemiah 9:4.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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