Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 15:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 15:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 15:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, the towns of Heshbon and Elealeh will be very sad and cry loudly, and everyone in the nearby town of Jahaz will hear them. Even the strong soldiers of Moab will cry because things will be very hard for them.

Isaiah 15:4: And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard [even] unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:1

While Isaiah 15:4 describes a scene of wailing and despair, Isaiah 40:1 begins a section of comfort and hope for God's people.

Isaiah 40:1: Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Isaiah 15:4 depicts continued sorrow, whereas Psalm 30:5 speaks of joy coming in the morning after a period of weeping.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

In contrast to the mourning in Isaiah 15:4, Revelation 21:4 describes a future without tears or crying, highlighting a complete opposite state.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

While Isaiah 15:4 emphasizes mourning, Ecclesiastes 3:4 talks about there being a time for both mourning and dancing, suggesting a balance in life's experiences.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

Isaiah 15:4 focuses on lamentation, yet Isaiah 61:3 provides a promise of comfort and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
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