Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 9:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 9:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 9:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, people are asking God, who is strong and always keeps promises, to see how much they have been suffering and to help them. They remind God of all the hard times everyone has been through from long ago until now.

Nehemiah 9:32: Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. [trouble: Heb. weariness] [that...: Heb. that hath found us]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

Contradicts by emphasizing God's mercy and forgiveness while still punishing the guilty, unlike Nehemiah 9:32 which appeals solely for mercy without punishment.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

Contradicts by highlighting God's abundant mercy and slowness to anger, whereas Nehemiah 9:32 points out God's justice and the consequences of sin.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Contradicts by encouraging the wicked to forsake their ways and assuring them of God's mercy, contrasting Nehemiah 9:32’s focus on God's power and justice.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

Contradicts by calling for repentance and a change in behavior to avoid God's judgment, differing from Nehemiah 9:32’s plea for leniency despite sin.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]
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