Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 16:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 16:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 16:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this message is what God has said about the land of Moab for a long time. It shows that God has always had a plan for what happens there.

Isaiah 16:13: This [is] the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 48:47

While Isaiah 16:13 speaks of judgment on Moab, Jeremiah 48:47 promises the restoration of Moab's fortunes in the latter days.

Jeremiah 48:47: Yet will I bring again the captivity of Moab in the latter days, saith the LORD. Thus far [is] the judgment of Moab.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:9

This verse shows God instructing Moses not to harass Moab or provoke them to war, which contrasts with the judgment pronounced in Isaiah 16:13.

Deuteronomy 2:9: And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land [for] a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot [for] a possession. [Distress...: or, Use no hostility against Moab]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 3:27

Here, Moab sacrifices his son, leading to great wrath against Israel, contrasting with Isaiah 16:13 where Moab is judged.

2 Kings 3:27: Then he took his eldest son that should have reigned in his stead, and offered him [for] a burnt offering upon the wall. And there was great indignation against Israel: and they departed from him, and returned to [their own] land.

Contradiction with Ruth 1:4

These verses depict peaceful interaction and integration with Moabite women, contrasting the judgment in Isaiah 16:13.

Ruth 1:4: And they took them wives of the women of Moab; the name of the one [was] Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years.

Contradiction with Isaiah 15:1

Although it talks about Moab's burden, it emphasizes Moab's desolation rather than Isaiah 16:13's specific predicted time of judgment.

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]
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