Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the king asked him how long he would be away and when he would come back, because he wanted to help Nehemiah and agreed to let him go. Nehemiah was happy because the king said yes, and he even planned how long he would be gone.

Nehemiah 2:6: And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. [queen: Heb. wife]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34-36

Nehemiah sought permission for his journey and planned it, while these verses urge not to swear or make plans based on one’s own power or foresight.

Matthew 5:34-36: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Nehemiah 2:6 depicts approval and planning by a king, while Proverbs emphasizes that ultimate guidance of one's steps comes from the Lord, not human authority.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Nehemiah makes future plans and intentions, whereas these verses warn against boasting of future plans without acknowledging the Lord's will.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Nehemiah 2:6 involves human planning and decisions, while Jeremiah stresses that man’s way is not in himself, suggesting reliance on divine direction over human consent.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3-4

Nehemiah gains approval from an earthly king for his journey, while this verse warns against putting trust in princes or human leaders.

Psalm 146:3-4: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
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