Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Sanballat, Tobiah, and their friends got really angry when they saw the people of Jerusalem fixing their city walls. They didn't like that the holes in the walls were being covered up.

Nehemiah 4:7: But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, [were made up: Heb. ascended]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, which contrasts with Nehemiah 4:7 where enemies are actively conspiring against Nehemiah and his people.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises to live peaceably with all men if possible, contrasting with Nehemiah 4:7 where there is conflict and opposition rather than peace.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:5

In this verse, God prepares a table before the psalmist in the presence of their enemies, indicating divine provision and safety amidst opposition, differing from the active opposition faced in Nehemiah 4:7.

Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [anointest: Heb. makest fat]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the adversarial situation in Nehemiah 4:7 where enemies are conspiring against the Israelites.

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;
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