Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 16:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 16:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 16:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, when Moab gets tired and goes to their special place to pray, their prayers won't work. This means that even if they try really hard, things won't go their way.

Isaiah 16:12: And it shall come to pass, when it is seen that Moab is weary on the high place, that he shall come to his sanctuary to pray; but he shall not prevail.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Isaiah 16:12 mentions Moab's prayers going unanswered, while Matthew 7:7 emphasizes that asking leads to receiving.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with John 14:13

Isaiah 16:12 shows prayer without result, whereas John 14:13 assures that prayers in Jesus' name will be answered.

John 14:13: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Contradiction with James 5:16

Isaiah 16:12 depicts ineffectiveness in Moab's prayer, yet James 5:16 claims the prayer of a righteous person is powerful.

James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

Isaiah 16:12 suggests prayers are ineffective, while 1 John 5:14 states that prayers in accordance with God's will are heard.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
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