Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, all the kings of different countries are resting proudly in their own special places. It's like they each have their own fancy house where they can lie down peacefully.

Isaiah 14:18: All the kings of the nations, [even] all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.

Contradiction with Psalm 49:12

This verse states that man, despite his honor, does not endure, contradicting Isaiah 14:18 which speaks of kings being laid in honor.

Psalm 49:12: Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts [that] perish.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse mentions that the dead know nothing, contrasting with Isaiah 14:18 where kings maintain honor even in death.

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 Job 14:10-12

These verses emphasize that man lies down and is no more, a contradiction to Isaiah 14:18's portrayal of kings being honored in death.

Job 14:10-12: But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where [is] he? [wasteth...: Heb. is weakened, or, cut off]

Contradiction with Daniel 12:2

This verse asserts a resurrection to life or shame, contradictory to the continual honor depicted in Isaiah 14:18 for all kings.

Daniel 12:2: And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame [and] everlasting contempt.

Contradiction with Job 3:17-19

These verses describe the grave as a place where all are equal, conflicting with Isaiah 14:18's depiction of kings with glory.

Job 3:17-19: There the wicked cease [from] troubling; and there the weary be at rest. [weary: Heb. wearied in strength]
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