Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 15:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 15:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 15:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, the people will have to take all their things and move them to another place, like a river with many trees. This shows that even if people have lots of things, they can't always keep them if there is trouble.

Isaiah 15:7: Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows. [brook...: or, valley of the Arabians]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Isaiah 15:7 speaks of treasures being carried away, while Matthew 6:19-20 advises laying up treasures in heaven where they are safe from loss.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:33-34

Isaiah 15:7 notes physical losses of wealth, whereas Luke 12:33-34 suggests selling possessions for eternal treasures, emphasizing spiritual wealth over material.

Luke 12:33-34: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:4

Isaiah 15:7 implies worldly wealth is lost, but Proverbs 11:4 states that riches do not profit in the day of wrath, highlighting righteousness over wealth.

Proverbs 11:4: Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Isaiah 15:7 relates to the loss of material wealth, and James 5:1-3 warns of the misery coming upon the rich, which is a moral judgment rather than an expression of external loss.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:7-8

Isaiah 15:7 talks about treasures being taken away, while 1 Timothy 6:7-8 underscores that we bring nothing into the world and should be content with basic necessities.

1 Timothy 6:7-8: For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

Isaiah 15:7 involves material wealth being lost, but Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 reflects on the futility and dissatisfaction of wealth accumulation.

Ecclesiastes 5:10-11: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
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