Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 13:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 13:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 13:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Christians understand this to mean that people should be very serious and careful because God's important and powerful day is coming soon, and it will be a time when He shows His great strength. It might be a scary time because God will do something big to make things right.

Isaiah 13:6: Howl ye; for the day of the LORD [is] at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

While Isaiah 13:6 speaks of impending doom and destruction, Jeremiah 29:11 offers reassurance of peace and hope for a future.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Isaiah 13:6 warns of divine wrath, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:9 declares that God has not appointed us to wrath.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Contrary to Isaiah 13:6's focus on day of destruction, Psalm 30:5 highlights that God's anger is temporary, and joy follows.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with John 3:17

Isaiah 13:6 emphasizes destruction, while John 3:17 states that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17

Isaiah 13:6 foretells a day of desolation, yet Zephaniah 3:17 speaks of God rejoicing and bringing restoration.

Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]

Paradox #1

Isaiah 13:6 talks about a day of destruction or punishment from God. The contradiction could be seen in the context of a loving and merciful God also causing widespread suffering and destruction. It raises questions about how to reconcile the concept of divine justice with the idea of a benevolent deity.

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