Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 2:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 2:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 2:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Nehemiah, Nehemiah is asking a king for permission to go back to his home city to help fix it. He wants to make it a better place because it is important to him and his family.

Nehemiah 2:5: And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah requests to leave and build a city, whereas Matthew teaches to love enemies and pray, emphasizing not acting against others even if opposed.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:1

Nehemiah seeks favor from a king, while Proverbs warns against desiring the company or favor of evil men, which kings in biblical context were sometimes depicted as.

Proverbs 24:1: Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.

Contradiction with Luke 12:17-19

Nehemiah plans to rebuild Jerusalem, while the verses in Luke caution against planning for self-interest and worldly concerns rather than trusting God.

Luke 12:17-19: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:14

Nehemiah asks to rebuild an earthly city, contrasting with the call in Hebrews to seek a lasting city, which is heavenly.

Hebrews 13:14: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Nehemiah relies on the king's favor, while Jeremiah advises against putting trust in man for one's strength and success.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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