Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Nehemiah, this verse shows how people building the wall worked hard and stayed safe at the same time. They used one hand to build and the other hand to hold a tool to protect themselves.

Nehemiah 4:17: They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Contradicts the need for physical weapons for protection, emphasizing God as a refuge and strength.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Suggests not to worry about tomorrow, contrasting the defensive preparation described in Nehemiah.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares, opposing the idea of working with weapons.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The Lord will fight for you, suggesting trust in divine protection instead of self-defense.

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

Contradiction with James 4:7

Emphasizes submitting to God and resisting the devil without mentioning physical defense.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises to turn the other cheek, contrary to the defensive posture in Nehemiah.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God rather than taking defense into one’s own hands.

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.

Paradox #1

Nehemiah 4:17 talks about people working with one hand and holding a weapon in the other for protection. A contradiction could arise from the idea of building and creating while simultaneously preparing for violence or war. Some might see a conflict between the actions of peace and construction and those of armed defense or aggression, questioning whether it's possible to truly focus on peace while also preparing for conflict.

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