Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, some people made fun of them and didn't believe in their plan to help their city, asking if they were trying to fight against the king. Even though they laughed and were unkind, Nehemiah and his friends kept working because they believed they were doing the right thing.

Nehemiah 2:19: But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25

Nehemiah 2:19 depicts fear and mockery from adversaries, while Proverbs 29:25 suggests one should not fear man.

Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Nehemiah 2:19 involves attempts to discourage through fear, whereas 2 Timothy 1:7 encourages power, love, and a sound mind instead of fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Nehemiah 2:19 shows opposition against Nehemiah, but Romans 8:31 emphasizes that if God is with us, no one can stand against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Nehemiah 2:19 presents a situation of opposition, while Joshua 1:9 commands strength and courage without fear.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Nehemiah 2:19 records adversaries' taunts, yet Isaiah 41:10 reminds not to fear as God is with you.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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