Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 10:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 10:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 10:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, someone will stop at a place called Nob for the day and will threaten the city of Jerusalem by waving their hand at it. This is a sign that tough times are coming for Jerusalem.

Isaiah 10:32: As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand [against] the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

While Isaiah 10:32 emphasizes impending destruction, Matthew 5:39 teaches turning the other cheek, promoting forgiveness instead of vengeance.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts the message of war in Isaiah 10:32 by advocating for peace and the turning of swords into plowshares.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Isaiah 10:32 depicts rejoicing at an enemy's downfall, while Proverbs 24:17 advises against gloating over your enemy's misfortune.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with Isaiah 10:32's implication of imminent judgment and destruction.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Emphasizing the righteousness of God, this contradicts Isaiah 10:32's focus on human anger leading to destruction.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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