Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 17:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 17:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 17:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is warning about many people who are loud and noisy, like the sound of crashing waves in the ocean, and powerful groups of nations that come rushing like a fast and strong river. It means that loud and strong groups can be scary and hard to stop, but God knows about it.

Isaiah 17:12: Woe to the multitude of many people, [which] make a noise like the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, [that] make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! [multitude: or, noise] [mighty: or, many]

Contradiction with Psalm 65:7

This verse states that God stills the noise of the seas, suggesting peace and calm, contrary to the roaring and tumultuous waters described in Isaiah 17:12.

Psalm 65:7: Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.

Contradiction with Mark 4:39

Here, Jesus rebukes the wind and sea, bringing calm, in contrast to the chaotic and roaring waters in Isaiah 17:12.

Mark 4:39: And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:9

Describes a peaceful earth where no one harms, contrasting the tumult and distress metaphorically represented by the roaring seas in Isaiah 17:12.

Isaiah 11:9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:1

Mentions a new heaven and earth without sea, implying absence of chaos, which contradicts the roaring seas imagery in Isaiah 17:12.

Revelation 21:1: And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

Jesus calming the storm shows divine peace overcoming disorder, contrary to the tumultuous sea imagery in Isaiah 17:12.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
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