Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, some people were making fun of the Jewish people who were trying to rebuild their city. They asked if the Jews could really make their city strong again using old, broken stones.

Nehemiah 4:2: And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned? [fortify...: Heb. leave to themselves]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 6:15-16

Nehemiah 4:2 questions the feasibility of completing the wall, yet Nehemiah 6:15-16 records its successful completion, contradicting the doubt.

Nehemiah 6:15-16: So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:27

Nehemiah 4:2 expresses doubt in rebuilding, whereas Jeremiah 32:27 affirms that nothing is too hard for God, contradicting the skepticism.

Jeremiah 32:27: Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Nehemiah 4:2 questions the capability of the Jews, while Isaiah 41:10 promises strength and help from God, contradicting the doubt in their abilities.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Nehemiah 4:2 shows doubt in the Jews' ability, while Philippians 4:13 reinforces that all things can be done through Christ, contradicting the doubt regarding their strength and capability.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

Nehemiah 4:2 doubts the feasibility of the task, whereas Matthew 17:20 states that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, contradicting the impossibility implied.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Paradox #1

The contradiction could be seen in the ridicule or mocking of others. Encouraging compassion and understanding typically contrasts with the scornful attitude displayed in the verse, which might conflict with values of kindness and respect.

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