Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, when a man named Sanballat heard that the Jewish people were building a wall, he got very angry and made fun of them. This story shows that some people might try to stop others from doing good things, but it is important to keep going.

Nehemiah 4:1: But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11

Nehemiah 4:1 shows anger and wrath from Sanballat when provoked, while Proverbs 19:11 promotes discretion and forgiveness over anger.

Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah 4:1 depicts animosity from Sanballat towards the Jews, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies.

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 Romans 12:19

Nehemiah 4:1 highlights Sanballat's desire for revenge against the Israelites, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Nehemiah 4:1 presents bitterness and wrath from Sanballat, in contrast to Ephesians 4:31, which urges believers to put away bitterness, wrath, and anger.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Nehemiah 4:1 shows retaliatory behavior by Sanballat, whereas 1 Peter 3:9 teaches not to repay evil for evil or insult for insult.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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