Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian interpretation by Matthew Henry, God promises that even the poorest people will have enough to eat and be safe, but those who do bad things and don't listen to Him will have hard times and troubles. God is taking care of the needy but warning those who disobey Him.

Isaiah 14:30: And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:29

This verse promises abundant provision and no more hunger, contradicting Isaiah 14:30 which implies the poor will still need to be fed.

Ezekiel 34:29: And I will raise up for them a plant of renown, and they shall be no more consumed with hunger in the land, neither bear the shame of the heathen any more. [of renown: or, for renown] [consumed: Heb. taken away]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:10

This verse states that those who seek the Lord will lack no good thing, contrasting with Isaiah 14:30's implication of reliance on others for sustenance.

Psalm 34:10: The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing].

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3

This verse claims the Lord will not allow the righteous to suffer hunger, which contrasts with Isaiah 14:30's depiction of dependence on others for nourishment.

Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]
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