Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God did a big miracle by splitting the sea so His people could walk on dry land and escape. Then, God made sure the bad people chasing them were swallowed by the sea, like rocks sinking in water.

Nehemiah 9:11: And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 29:3

This verse describes Pharaoh as a great dragon, ruler of Egypt, and boasts of owning the Nile, which contradicts Nehemiah 9:11 celebrating God's power over Egypt in parting the sea and destroying Pharaoh’s army.

Ezekiel 29:3: Speak, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against thee, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lieth in the midst of his rivers, which hath said, My river [is] mine own, and I have made [it] for myself.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could be related to the parting of a sea, which involves natural laws as understood by science. According to scientific understanding, large bodies of water do not suddenly part or stand up like walls naturally without external forces or significant geological events, which is not aligned with the typical, observable behavior of water.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the depiction of divine intervention in warfare or destruction. Some may argue it conflicts with the principles of peace and non-violence.

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