Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is about a bad king who made the world seem empty and destroyed cities, and he didn't let the people he captured go back home. It's saying he was mean and didn't take care of the people.

Isaiah 14:17: [That] made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; [that] opened not the house of his prisoners? [opened...: or, did not let his prisoners loose homeward?]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:4

This verse talks about a river bringing joy to the city of God, contradicting the desolation implied in Isaiah 14:17.

Psalm 46:4: [There is] a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy [place] of the tabernacles of the most High.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35

Describes the land becoming like the Garden of Eden, contrasting the devastation in Isaiah 14:17.

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 Isaiah 35:1

Speaks of the desert blooming and rejoicing, opposing the barren imagery of Isaiah 14:17.

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 Revelation 22:1-2

Describes the river of life and healing, which contrasts with the emptiness of Isaiah 14:17.

Revelation 22:1-2: And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:5-6

Talks about God bringing life to dry bones, opposing the state of emptiness in Isaiah 14:17.

Ezekiel 37:5-6: Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in the verse could arise from the depiction of a powerful ruler who causes widespread destruction and suffering, leading to questions about justice and the responsibility of leadership. Such actions may seem inconsistent with moral principles of compassion and fairness.

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