Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is like a powerful leader who can make strong people weak and bring trouble to those who think they are great. This shows that God has the power to change things and remind people to be humble.

Isaiah 10:16: Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29

Isaiah 10:16 speaks of God sending leanness among the strong, whereas Isaiah 40:29 highlights God's power to give strength and empower the weak.

Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Isaiah 10:16 suggests God weakening the strong, while Psalm 46:1 describes God as a refuge and strength, supportive in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

While Isaiah 10:16 discusses God reducing strength, Isaiah 41:10 reassures with God's promise to uphold and strengthen His people.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

Isaiah 10:16 depicts a scenario of diminished strength, but Philippians 4:13 affirms that one can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Isaiah 10:16 associates God with causing weakness, whereas 2 Corinthians 12:9 speaks of God's grace being sufficient and His power made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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