Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 17:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 17:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 17:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that the strong cities will become empty and abandoned, like branches left behind. This happens because God is protecting the Israelites and making their enemies' cities fall apart.

Isaiah 17:9: In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:8

God promises Abraham and his descendants the land and blessings, contrasting with the desolation implied in Isaiah 17:9.

Genesis 17:8: And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. [wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises to strengthen and uphold, contrasting with the desolation and forsaking implied in Isaiah 17:9.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

God's plans for prosperity and hope contrast with the abandonment mentioned in Isaiah 17:9.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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