Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 13:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 13:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 13:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling His people to raise a big flag on a tall mountain and shout loudly so that everyone can hear. He wants them to get ready and go to an important place where special people are.

Isaiah 13:2: Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless them, which contradicts the call to muster the troops against the enemies implied in Isaiah 13:2.

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

Advises against repaying evil for evil, in contrast to the aggressive mobilization of forces suggested in Isaiah 13:2.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Encourages not to rejoice when enemies fall, whereas Isaiah 13:2 implies celebration in rallying against adversaries.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Advises to do good to those who hate you, opposing the idea of raising a banner against enemies as in Isaiah 13:2.

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

Contradiction with James 4:1

Questions the origin of fights and wars, whereas Isaiah 13:2 actively directs assembling forces for battle.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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