Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, God was patient with the people for many years and sent prophets to warn them, but they didn't listen, so God allowed other nations to take over them.

Nehemiah 9:30: Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. [forbear...: Heb. protract over them] [in thy...: Heb. in the hand of thy prophets]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:3

This verse suggests God's spirit will not strive with man indefinitely, whereas Nehemiah 9:30 describes God being patient for many years.

Genesis 6:3: And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.

Contradiction with Jonas 4:2

This verse acknowledges God's great patience and compassion, which is consistent rather than contradictory, emphasizing a potential misunderstanding rather than direct contradiction.

Jonas 4:2:

Paradox #1

Nehemiah 9:30 discusses God's patience and the people's continued disobedience. A contradiction might arise when considering that, while God is patient and gives many chances, there are also instances in the Bible where punishment is swift for similar disobedience. This could seem inconsistent regarding when patience or punishment is applied.

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