Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God noticed that when things were going well, the people forgot about Him and did bad things. But when they turned back to Him and asked for help, God listened from heaven and saved them again and again because He is merciful.

Nehemiah 9:28: But after they had rest, they did evil again before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them: yet when they returned, and cried unto thee, thou heardest [them] from heaven; and many times didst thou deliver them according to thy mercies; [they did...: Heb. they returned to do evil]

Contradiction with James 1:5

While Nehemiah 9:28 describes a cycle of disobedience and then deliverance when they cried for help, James 1:5 assures that God gives wisdom generously to all who ask, without referencing cycles of backsliding.

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.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Nehemiah 9:28 suggests that God gave them over to enemies in their repeated disobedience, whereas Hebrews 13:5 assures that God will never leave nor forsake believers.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

Nehemiah 9:28 implies a back-and-forth repentance and sin pattern, while 1 John 1:9 emphasizes God’s faithfulness to forgive when confessed without indicating a cycle of rebellion.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Nehemiah 9:28 includes judgment and hardship due to Israel's sins, whereas Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with John 10:28

Nehemiah 9:28 points to temporary periods where God allowed them to fall into enemy hands, but John 10:28 promises eternal security from being snatched away.

John 10:28: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand.

Paradox #1

Nehemiah 9:28 describes a cycle where the people repeatedly turn away from God, face difficulties, return to God seeking help, and receive mercy. A possible moral inconsistency might be the ease with which people are forgiven despite repeated disobedience, which could seem unfair or encourage irresponsible behavior. However, it also highlights themes of mercy and patience.

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