Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling His people not to be scared of the big, strong Assyrians because even though they might seem mean and powerful like the Egyptians were, God is still with them. They can trust that He will protect them no matter what.

Isaiah 10:24: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt. [and shall...: or, but he shall lift up his staff for]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 10:24 warns against fear of Assyria, yet Isaiah 41:10 encourages believers not to fear because God is with them.

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 Matthew 10:28

Isaiah 10:24 advises not to fear Assyria, while Matthew 10:28 suggests fearing God instead of those who can kill the body.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Isaiah 10:24 suggests a need to fear Assyria, whereas 2 Timothy 1:7 indicates God gives a spirit of power and not fear.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

Isaiah 10:24 involves fear, but 1 John 4:18 describes perfect love casting out fear, highlighting a contradiction in focus on fear.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Isaiah 10:24 counsels fear against Assyria, whereas Psalm 23:4 emphasizes fearlessness due to God's presence.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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