Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 17:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 17:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 17:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that just like a farmer gathers corn in the fields, people will be gathered or picked up in the same way. It talks about a time when God will make sure everyone is collected and taken care of, like how farmers gather their crops.

Isaiah 17:5: And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:23

While Isaiah 17:5 speaks of harvesting, Proverbs 13:23 suggests abundance even where there is not much reaping.

Proverbs 13:23: Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:30

Isaiah 17:5 assumes a complete harvest, whereas Matthew 13:30 allows the tares to grow until the harvest.

Matthew 13:30: Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Contradiction with John 4:35

Isaiah 17:5 talks of imminent action, while John 4:35 mentions waiting for the right season.

John 4:35: Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:6

Isaiah 17:5 illustrates human action in harvest, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:6 emphasizes that God gives the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:6: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:4

Isaiah 17:5 describes a straightforward harvest, while Ecclesiastes 11:4 warns against being hindered by weather in sowing and reaping.

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