Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, don't be happy, Palestina, because the leader who hurt you is gone; a new, dangerous leader will come, like a scary snake. This teaches us that even when things seem better, we should be careful because new troubles can still arise.

Isaiah 14:29: Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit [shall be] a fiery flying serpent. [cockatrice: or, adder]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse suggests a time of peace and no more war, contradicting the idea of coming destruction in Isaiah 14:29.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, contrasting with the theme of strife and destruction in Isaiah 14:29.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse speaks of the fruit of righteousness being sown in peace, contradictory to the turmoil in Isaiah 14:29.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

This verse talks about God making wars cease, opposing the impending disaster mentioned in Isaiah 14:29.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

This verse describes nations not learning war anymore, which conflicts with the consequences of destruction in Isaiah 14:29.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse commands love for enemies, which contradicts the hostility in Isaiah 14:29.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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