Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made Zion, a special place where even the poor can feel safe and trust in Him. When people ask about Zion, we can say it's a place where God takes care of His people.

Isaiah 14:32: What shall [one] then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. [trust...: or, betake themselves unto it]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your understanding, whereas Isaiah 14:32 mentions the Lord establishing Zion, suggesting an action that might not require human trust or understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

This verse states that unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain, highlighting the necessity of the Lord's direct involvement, which contrasts with the implication in Isaiah 14:32 that divine protection might be established already.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse states that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, indicating a divine preference for unexpected choices, which could oppose the specific selection or imagery of Zion's strength as presented in Isaiah 14:32.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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