Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:11

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

According to Isaiah, God is telling a proud person that they will lose everything and go to the grave, where they will be covered with worms. This means that being proud and boastful doesn't last forever, and we should be humble.

Isaiah 14:11: Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, [and] the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:46

Isaiah 14:11 implies an end in the grave, while Matthew 25:46 speaks of everlasting punishment or life, suggesting ongoing existence.

Matthew 25:46: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

Isaiah 14:11 implies a active state in the grave, while Ecclesiastes 9:5 states the dead know nothing, indicating inactivity.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Psalms 16:10

Isaiah 14:11 suggests a state of corruption, while Psalms 16:10 promises preservation from corruption.

Psalms 16:10: For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Contradiction with John 5:28-29

Isaiah 14:11 presents a finality in the grave, while John 5:28-29 speaks of resurrection from graves, implying continuation beyond the grave.

John 5:28-29: Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

Contradiction with Revelation 20:13

Isaiah 14:11 implies remaining in the grave, while Revelation 20:13 describes the sea giving up the dead, indicating resurrection from the grave.

Revelation 20:13: And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. [hell: or, the grave]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 14:11 could arise from the themes of pride and downfall. The verse talks about the fall from greatness, which points to the biblical teaching that pride leads to destruction. This can seem inconsistent with situations where pride might lead to success and power in real life, creating a tension between biblical teachings and real-world observations.

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