Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that people will be very sad and cry a lot because their fruits and harvest, which they were really happy about, are now gone. It's like when something good gets ruined, and it makes everyone feel upset.

Isaiah 16:9: Therefore I will bewail with the weeping of Jazer the vine of Sibmah: I will water thee with my tears, O Heshbon, and Elealeh: for the shouting for thy summer fruits and for thy harvest is fallen. [the shouting...: or, the alarm is fallen upon, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

While Isaiah 16:9 speaks of lamenting loss, Proverbs 3:6 emphasizes trusting in God's plan, suggesting a contradiction between grief and faith.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Paul instructs to always rejoice, which contrasts with the mourning expressed in Isaiah 16:9.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with James 1:2

Calls for considering trials as joy, contradicting the lament over hardship in Isaiah 16:9.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Encourages constant rejoicing, rather than mourning as in Isaiah 16:9.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

Describes fullness of joy in God's presence, in contrast to the sorrow in Isaiah 16:9.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.
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