Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God gave him the idea to gather and count the important people and everyone else by looking at their family histories. Nehemiah found a list that showed who their families were from a long time ago.

Nehemiah 7:5: And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that a man's heart devises his way, contrasting with Nehemiah 7:5 where God puts a plan in Nehemiah’s heart.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

States that it is not in man to direct his steps, which might seem to conflict with Nehemiah 7:5 where Nehemiah is given a plan by divine guidance.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Implies that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain, but Nehemiah 7:5 shows human initiative with divine inspiration for planning.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:9

Indicates that God's ways are higher than human ways, which can be seen as contrasting with Nehemiah taking a direct cue from God for his actions in Nehemiah 7:5.

Isaiah 55:9: For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse talks about asking God for wisdom, focusing on human inquiry rather than receiving a plan, as in Nehemiah 7:5.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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