Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 13:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 13:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 13:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Prophet Isaiah, wild animals will live in empty houses, and imaginary creatures will be in nice palaces because a big change is coming soon, and it won't be delayed. This shows that a once-beautiful place will become lonely and quiet.

Isaiah 13:22: And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in [their] pleasant palaces: and her time [is] near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged. [the wild...: Heb. Iim] [desolate...: or, palaces]

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:1

This verse describes the desert rejoicing and blossoming, which contradicts the desolation described in Isaiah 13:22.

Isaiah 35:1: The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Contradiction with Isaiah 52:9

This verse speaks of the Lord comforting desolate places and bringing joy, contrasting with the finality of desolation in Isaiah 13:22.

Isaiah 52:9: Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35

This verse mentions desolate lands becoming like the garden of Eden, contradicting the perpetual ruin described in Isaiah 13:22.

Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.

Contradiction with Zechariah 2:12

This verse describes cities prospering again, which contrasts with the everlasting desolation portrayed in Isaiah 13:22.

Zechariah 2:12: And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
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