Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
In Exodus 14:14, it states, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," suggesting a divine intervention without human preparation, whereas Nehemiah 4:20 emphasizes the need for readiness and human effort alongside God's intervention.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:30
This verse, "The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you," suggests direct divine action without the preparation implied in Nehemiah 4:20, where actions and readiness are emphasized.
Deuteronomy 1:30: The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
"Be still, and know that I am God," this verse encourages stillness and trust in God alone, contrasting with the active preparation and alertness presented in Nehemiah 4:20.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on human efforts, "Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help...", which could contradict Nehemiah's strategy that combines human effort with divine help.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17
"Ye shall not need to fight in this battle," which emphasizes reliance on God’s miraculous protection without human involvement, contrasting with Nehemiah's call for human action in coordination with divine help.
2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil," which suggests non-retaliation and passivity in contrast to the active defense and preparation highlighted in Nehemiah 4:20.
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
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," emphasizing leaving vengeance to God completely contradicts the readiness for defense as described in Nehemiah 4:20.
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.