Contradiction with Exodus 16:3
This verse contradicts Nehemiah 9:15 by expressing the Israelites' desire to have stayed in Egypt where they had ample food, whereas Nehemiah emphasizes the provision of food in the wilderness.
Exodus 16:3: And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, [and] when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
This verse contradicts Nehemiah 9:15 by highlighting the Israelites' complaint and fear about perishing in the wilderness, contrasting with the provision mentioned in Nehemiah.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Psalm 78:19-20
These verses contradict Nehemiah 9:15 by showing skepticism about God's ability to provide food in the wilderness, whereas Nehemiah affirms God’s provision.
Psalm 78:19-20: Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? [furnish: Heb. order]
Contradiction with Numbers 11:5-6
These verses contradict Nehemiah 9:15 by reflecting the Israelites' dissatisfaction with manna and longing for the varied food of Egypt, in contrast to the acknowledgment of sustenance in Nehemiah.
Numbers 11:5-6: We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
Paradox #1
Nehemiah 9:15 mentions God providing bread from heaven and water from a rock for the Israelites in the wilderness. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing this with other biblical accounts, as the details and emphasis of these miracles vary in different books. For example, the Book of Exodus and the Book of Numbers also describe these events, and there are slight differences in description and context. These variations might lead to questions about the historical accuracy or consistency of the narrative.