Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God was very kind and never left the people alone in the desert. He guided them with a cloud during the day and with a fire at night to show them the right way to go.

Nehemiah 9:19: Yet thou in thy manifold mercies forsookest them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to shew them light, and the way wherein they should go.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:3

States that God will not go up in the midst of the Israelites to avoid consuming them, which contrasts with continuous presence.

Exodus 33:3: Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou [art] a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.

Contradiction with Judges 6:13

Gideon questions why, if God is with them, have all these troubles happened, indicating a perceived absence of God's guidance.

Judges 6:13: And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where [be] all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.

Contradiction with Psalm 10:1

The psalmist questions why God seems to stand afar off in times of trouble, suggesting periods when guidance feels withheld.

Psalm 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Explains that iniquities can separate people from God, implying a break or distance in God’s guiding presence.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:20

Asks why God forgets and forsakes, contrasting the idea of constant guidance.

Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]

Contradiction with Hosea 5:15

God speaks of withdrawing until the people acknowledge their guilt, indicating a temporary absence of guidance.

Hosea 5:15: I will go [and] return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. [acknowledge...: Heb. be guilty]

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus questions God's presence in His moment of suffering, showcasing perceived abandonment.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
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