Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 14:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 14:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 14:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the earth is finally peaceful and calm, and everyone is so happy that they start singing.

Isaiah 14:7: The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

While Isaiah 14:7 speaks of peace and rest, Matthew 10:34 indicates that Jesus came not to bring peace but a sword.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

Isaiah 14:7 describes rest and peace, while Jeremiah 6:14 criticizes false peace by saying they've healed the wound superficially.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Contradicts the notion of peace in Isaiah 14:7, as it describes Jesus saying he's come to create division rather than peace.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

Talks about sudden destruction coming when people are saying 'peace and safety,' opposing the peace described in Isaiah 14:7.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:11

Suggests that some declare peace where there is none, contrasting Isaiah 14:7's claim of being at rest and quiet.

Jeremiah 8:11: For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace.
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