Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises to stop the Assyrians from causing trouble in His land by defeating them. This means God's people won't have to suffer or carry heavy burdens from the Assyrians anymore.

Isaiah 14:25: That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:27

This verse asserts that the Lord's plan cannot be thwarted, contrasting with Isaiah 14:25 which speaks specifically of the Lord's plan against Assyria being executed.

Isaiah 14:27: For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul [it]? and his hand [is] stretched out, and who shall turn it back?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

This verse talks about God relenting from disaster if a nation turns from its evil, suggesting potential change, whereas Isaiah 14:25 describes an assured action against Assyria.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

It describes how God changed His mind regarding Nineveh, showing flexibility in His plans, while Isaiah 14:25 presents a specific, unchanging plan.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states God does not change His mind, seemingly supporting Isaiah 14:25's definitive action, yet it creates a contrast with verses indicating change, like Jonah 3:10.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:14-15

This passage speaks about God's willingness to relent punishment if there is repentance, contrary to the firm declaration in Isaiah 14:25.

Ezekiel 33:14-15: Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; [that...: Heb. judgment and justice]
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