Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah understood that when Sanballat and Geshem invited him to a meeting, they were planning to trick him and do something bad. He knew it was not a safe plan because they didn't want to help, they wanted to cause trouble.

Nehemiah 6:2: That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:12

This verse advises the prudent to see danger and hide, contrasting Nehemiah's willingness to meet despite potential harm.

Proverbs 27:12: A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to not resist an evil person, contradicting Nehemiah's decision to confront his adversaries.

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 James 4:7

Advises to resist the devil, contrasting the idea of meeting adversaries halfway as seen in Nehemiah's approach.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:12

Warns against joining conspiracies, contradicting the potential threat of conspiracy Nehemiah faced by meeting.

Isaiah 8:12: Say ye not, A confederacy, to all [them to] whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:16

States that a wise person fears and turns from evil, different from Nehemiah's initial acceptance to meet foes.

Proverbs 14:16: A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
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