Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the enemies wanted to sneak up on the people and stop them from building the wall by hurting them. But Nehemiah and his friends were careful and ready, so they would not be surprised.

Nehemiah 4:11: And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah 4:11 discusses enemies planning harm, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, promoting goodwill instead of anticipated harm.

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 4:11 focuses on the threat of enemies seeking to harm, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance, leaving retribution 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 Proverbs 16:7

Contradicts Nehemiah 4:11 by suggesting that when a man's ways please the Lord, enemies are at peace, contrasting the active threat depicted.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Nehemiah 4:11 mentions secretive plans to attack, unlike Proverbs, which advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, focusing on positive counteractions.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

While Nehemiah 4:11 discusses adversaries' intentions to destroy, Exodus 14:14 counsels that God will fight for you, suggesting divine intervention over personal defense.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
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