Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, when their enemies learned that God had stopped their plans, everyone went back to building the wall because they felt safe again. This shows that they trusted God to protect them and help them finish their work.

Nehemiah 4:15: And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

This verse suggests that all labor is in vain without the Lord's blessing, while Nehemiah 4:15 demonstrates success in their efforts, indicating human action was effective.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, implying trust over action, which contrasts with Nehemiah 4:15 where their proactive defense strategy succeeded.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with Nehemiah 4:15 where active measures were taken against enemies.

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 20:22

Teaches waiting on the Lord for deliverance, while Nehemiah 4:15 shows immediate human action for deliverance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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