Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 13:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 13:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 13:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that God is bringing together many strong groups of people up in the mountains to get ready for a big battle. It shows how powerful and mighty God is, because He can gather big groups together to do His work.

Isaiah 13:4: The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. [like...: Heb. the likeness of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of beating swords into plowshares, promoting peace rather than the warlike imagery of Isaiah 13:4.

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 5:9

This verse highlights "Blessed are the peacemakers," contradicting the tumultuous and war-ready gathering in Isaiah 13:4.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse urges living peaceably with all men, opposing the theme of uprising and tumult in Isaiah 13:4.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse talks about the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, contrary to the noise of battle and warfare depicted in Isaiah 13:4.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse envisions nations not lifting swords against each other, contrasting with the battle-ready assembly in Isaiah 13:4.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

Isaiah 13:4 describes a sound of tumult on the mountains as if of a great multitude, and indicates a gathering for battle, causing fear. A possible contradiction could be seen in the context of a compassionate and loving deity depicted elsewhere in the Bible, contrasted with the imagery of assembling forces for destruction. The inconsistency arises from reconciling the notions of divine love and mercy with acts of judgment and warfare.

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