Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, he is asking God to remember and take care of the mean things that Tobiah, Sanballat, Noadiah, and some others tried to do to make him scared. Nehemiah trusts that God will see their bad actions and do what is right.

Nehemiah 6:14: My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:27

This verse contradicts Nehemiah 6:14 by suggesting that those who set traps for others will fall into them themselves, while Nehemiah 6:14 shows Nehemiah asking God to remember the misdeeds of his enemies, implying a reliance on divine justice rather than immediate retribution.

Proverbs 26:27: Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayer for one's enemies, contradicting Nehemiah 6:14 where Nehemiah prays for God to remember the evil deeds of his 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 Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, which may seem contradictory to Nehemiah 6:14 where Nehemiah requests God to act against his enemies, although both suggest leaving outcomes to divine intervention.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

These verses instruct to love enemies and bless those who curse you, directly opposing Nehemiah's plea for God to hold his adversaries accountable.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses command helping one's enemy in distress, contrasting with Nehemiah's call for God to remember his enemies' misdeeds without suggesting help or mercy.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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