Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse talks about a powerful king who hurt people very badly and was very angry all the time. But now, this king is getting punished, and no one is stopping it.

Isaiah 14:6: He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, [and] none hindereth. [a continual...: Heb. a stroke without removing]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Isaiah 14:6 speaks of smiting and ruling with anger, while Matthew 5:9 promotes peace and calls peacemakers blessed.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Isaiah 14:6 describes oppression and wrath, which contradicts Romans 12:17’s teaching not to repay evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Isaiah 14:6 describes wrathful smiting, while James 1:20 says that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Isaiah 14:6 emphasizes aggressive control, contradicting the call in 1 Thessalonians 5:15 to seek the good of all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Isaiah 14:6 features fierce anger, yet Proverbs 15:1 advises that a gentle answer turns away wrath.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Isaiah 14:6 highlights aggression, opposing Luke 6:27, which instructs us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31

Isaiah 14:6 focuses on anger and smiting, contrasting with Ephesians 4:31’s advice to get rid of all bitterness and anger.

Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:8

Isaiah 14:6 involves wrathful actions, which contradicts Colossians 3:8’s instruction to rid ourselves of anger and malice.

Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Isaiah 14:6 depicts aggressive domination, whereas Proverbs 16:32 values patience and being slow to anger over might.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in Isaiah 14:6 might be about the nature of God's justice versus human interpretation of cruelty. Some people might see a conflict between a loving and merciful God and the depiction of harsh actions. This might raise questions about how God's justice is portrayed in different parts of the Bible.

Paradox #2

One possible contradiction with Isaiah 14:6 is the depiction of harsh punishment and aggression. Some readers might see a conflict between this and broader biblical themes of forgiveness and compassion. The verse's portrayal could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that emphasize mercy and loving one's neighbor.

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