Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 16:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 16:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 16:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that the people from Moab will feel lost and alone, like little birds that have fallen out of their nests. They will be away from home and unsure of where to go.

Isaiah 16:2: For it shall be, [that], as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, [so] the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. [cast...: or, a nest forsaken]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29

This verse talks about God's care for sparrows, indicating divine oversight, which contradicts the idea of scattering without guidance.

Matthew 10:29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:4

Speaks of God covering with feathers and protection, contrasting the image of scattering.

Psalm 91:4: He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.

Contradiction with Luke 12:6

Affirms God's attention to even the smallest of creatures, opposing the abandonment idea.

Luke 12:6: Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

Contradiction with Psalm 84:3

Describes birds finding a home and place, contrasting being scattered from a nest.

Psalm 84:3: Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, [even] thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
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