Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he asked the king for wood to build parts of the city and the king agreed because God was helping him. This shows that with God's help, people can receive what they need to do good work.

Nehemiah 2:8: And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse emphasizes God's provision and care without needing human intervention, whereas Nehemiah 2:8 involves a request for assistance from a human king.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that while humans can plan, it is ultimately God who establishes their steps, contrasting with Nehemiah's active steps to secure provisions for his mission.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:33

This verse encourages seeking God's kingdom first, implying reliance on divine provision, while Nehemiah 2:8 depicts reliance on a king's favor for material needs.

Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against relying on man, while Nehemiah 2:8 involves Nehemiah seeking favor from the king.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:2

This verse attributes help solely to the Lord, contrasting with Nehemiah seeking help from a human authority.

Psalm 121:2: My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
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