Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 15:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 15:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 15:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the people that Moab, a nearby land, will face a big trouble and become very quiet and empty one night, like when lights go out suddenly. This message shows that God knows everything even before it happens.

Isaiah 15:1: The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, [and] brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, [and] brought to silence; [brought...: or, cut off]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 2:4 talks about peace and turning swords into plowshares, whereas Isaiah 15:1 prophesies the destruction of Moab, indicating violence and conflict.

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 Isaiah 26:3

Isaiah 26:3 speaks of perfect peace for those who trust in God, in contrast to the devastation and turmoil described in Isaiah 15:1.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6-9

These verses predict a peaceful kingdom where harm is absent, contradicting the destruction and sorrow befalling Moab in Isaiah 15:1.

Isaiah 11:6-9: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Paradox #1

The contradiction, inconsistency, or conflict with Isaiah 15:1 could be related to the timing of events. The verse predicts the destruction of Moab, but there are questions among scholars regarding when and if this specific event occurred as described. Some argue that the historical records do not clearly confirm this specific prophecy, leading to debates about its fulfillment in history.

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