Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he told the people that their city, Jerusalem, was broken and sad because its walls were ruined. He encouraged everyone to work together to rebuild the walls so they wouldn't feel embarrassed or in danger anymore.

Nehemiah 2:17: Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:10

Nehemiah encourages the people to strengthen their hands for work, while Proverbs admonishes faltering in times of trouble.

Proverbs 24:10: [If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small. [small: Heb. narrow]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Nehemiah emphasizes planning and action for the future, whereas Matthew advises not worrying about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 14:28

Nehemiah commits to rebuilding without prior calculation, while Luke advises calculating the cost before building.

Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Nehemiah stresses active rebuilding, but Isaiah speaks of salvation in quietness and trust.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Nehemiah plans for immediate actions to rectify distress, whereas Jeremiah speaks of God’s long-term plans for peace and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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