Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, Isaiah is saying that God will help His people, just like He did a long time ago when He helped them win a battle and escape from Egypt. God promises to protect them and make them safe again.

Isaiah 10:26: And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and [as] his rod [was] upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts by emphasizing peace and the cessation of warfare, in contrast to Isaiah 10:26 which speaks of Assyrian defeat with violence.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by encouraging love for enemies and blessings for those who curse, rather than the destruction mentioned in Isaiah 10:26.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Contradicts by advising not to repay evil for evil, contrasting the theme of vengeance seen in Isaiah 10:26.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

Contradicts by highlighting wisdom that is peaceable and gentle, opposing the theme of divine retribution in Isaiah 10:26.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Contradicts by urging kindness to the ungrateful and wicked, unlike the punitive action described in Isaiah 10:26.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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