Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, God is very powerful and can do big things, but He is also kind and keeps His promises to people who love Him and follow His rules. This means God takes care of us when we trust and obey Him.

Nehemiah 1:5: And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

This verse emphasizes that God is a jealous God, which may seem to contradict the notion of steadfast love mentioned in Nehemiah 1:5.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Psalm 139:21-22

These verses speak of hating those who hate God, potentially conflicting with Nehemiah 1:5's emphasis on God's steadfast love for those who love Him.

Psalm 139:21-22: Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse states God creates evil, which may contrast with His merciful covenant described in Nehemiah 1:5.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Romans 9:18

It speaks of God having mercy on whom He wills and hardening others, potentially conflicting with the covenant of love for those who love Him in Nehemiah 1:5.

Romans 9:18: Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:14

God mentions He will not pity nor spare, which may appear contradictory to the committed love and mercy suggested in Nehemiah 1:5.

Jeremiah 13:14: And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them. [one...: Heb. a man against his brother] [but...: Heb. from destroying them]
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