Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 4:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 4:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 4:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author Nehemiah, the bad people joined forces to attack Jerusalem and stop the people from building their city. They wanted to cause trouble and make things go wrong.

Nehemiah 4:8: And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. [to hinder...: Heb. to make an error to it]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Nehemiah 4:8 shows a strategy to fight against adversaries, which contradicts Romans 12:18's encouragement to live peaceably with everyone.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Nehemiah 4:8 describes preparing for defense against enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 suggests loving and praying for enemies.

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;

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Nehemiah 4:8 involves actively preparing for battle, while Exodus 14:14 emphasizes standing still and letting the Lord fight.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Nehemiah 4:8 shows intent to retaliate against threats, which contradicts Proverbs 20:22's instruction not to say, "I will recompense evil."

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Nehemiah 4:8 involves responding to aggression with defensive plans, against 1 Peter 3:9's advice not to return evil for evil.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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