Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God has a big plan for the whole world, and He is reaching out to all the countries to make it happen. This reminds Christians that God is in control and has a purpose for everything.

Isaiah 14:26: This [is] the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this [is] the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Contradicts by emphasizing God's plans for prosperity and hope, unlike the determined plan of destruction mentioned in Isaiah 14:26.

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 2 Peter 3:9

Speaks of God’s patience and desire for all to come to repentance, in contrast to the seemingly inevitable nature of God's plan in Isaiah 14:26.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Emphasizes that God does not change His mind, while Isaiah 14:26 depicts a specific, unchangeable plan, implying alteration is not possible.

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 33:11

Highlights God's desire that the wicked turn from their ways and live, which contrasts with the definite destruction plan in Isaiah 14:26.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Focuses on God's pardon and compassion, conflicting with the rigidity of the purpose outlined in Isaiah 14:26.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
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