Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God knows that the people of Moab are very proud and think too highly of themselves, but their pride and anger won't help them in the end. God sees through their lies and will not let their wrong actions succeed.

Isaiah 16:6: We have heard of the pride of Moab; [he is] very proud: [even] of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: [but] his lies [shall] not [be] so.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

These verses say God hates a proud heart, contradicting the boastfulness mentioned in Isaiah 16:6.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states those who exalt themselves will be humbled, opposing Moab's pride in Isaiah 16:6.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Obadiah 1:3

Obadiah speaks of pride deceiving the heart, contrasting with the confidence of Moab's pride.

Obadiah 1:3: The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation [is] high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?

Contradiction with James 4:6

States that God resists the proud, which contradicts the self-assurance of Moab in Isaiah 16:6.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Advises submission and condemns pride, opposite to the spirit shown by Moab in Isaiah 16:6.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Isaiah 16:6 could involve the theme of pride. While the Bible generally teaches that God opposes pride, this verse highlights the pride of Moab. The inconsistency might arise when comparing this with other scriptures that discuss God's mercy and grace, suggesting a possible tension between God's justice and His compassion. Understanding the context and the broader biblical narrative can help reconcile this.

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