Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 11:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 11:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 11:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that God's people will become strong and work together to win against their enemies from different places, making those places listen to them. It shows that with God's help, they will be very powerful and others will follow them.

Isaiah 11:14: But they shall fly upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the west; they shall spoil them of the east together: they shall lay their hand upon Edom and Moab; and the children of Ammon shall obey them. [them of: Heb. the children of] [they shall lay...: Heb. Edom and Moab shall be the laying on of their hand] [shall obey...: Heb. their obedience]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Isaiah 11:14 describes a conquest over enemies, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Isaiah 11:14 depicts vengeance, whereas Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Isaiah 11:14 involves defeating enemies, in contrast to Matthew 5:44, which teaches to love and pray for enemies.

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 12:19

Isaiah 11:14 speaks of taking action against foes, as opposed to Romans 12:19, which instructs to leave vengeance to God.

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 Luke 6:27

Isaiah 11:14 involves overcoming adversaries, whereas Luke 6:27 encourages loving those who oppose you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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