Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 17:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 17:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 17:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that even if people work very hard to grow plants and make them healthy, the crops won't turn out well because of a sad and difficult time. It's like doing a lot of work for something and then not getting what you expected because things go wrong.

Isaiah 17:11: In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: [but] the harvest [shall be] a heap in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow. [a heap...: or, removed in the day of inheritance, and there shall be deadly sorrow]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

This verse states "for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap," suggesting a direct correlation between effort and reward, contrary to Isaiah 17:11 which implies effort without fruitfulness.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse indicates that the plans of men are subordinate to the will of the Lord, implying success may not align with human efforts, contrasting the unfulfilled cultivation in Isaiah 17:11.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:4

This verse advises not to be overly cautious in sowing, yet suggests that those who sow will reap, in contradiction to Isaiah 17:11 where labor does not yield results.

Ecclesiastes 11:4: He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5

This verse suggests those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, contradicting Isaiah 17:11 where sowing does not result in a fruitful harvest.

Psalm 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:8

In the parable of the sower, seeds that fall on good ground bring forth abundant fruit, which contradicts Isaiah 17:11's notion of planting without harvesting.

Matthew 13:8: But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 17:11 could be seen in the idea of putting effort into something that ultimately doesn't succeed or is destined to fail, which might seem at odds with messages of hope and redemption found elsewhere in religious teachings. This could create confusion about the value of human effort and the expectation of divine support.

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