Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
While Isaiah 18:2 talks about a people being scattered and oppressed, Isaiah 2:4 speaks of beating swords into plowshares and nations not learning war anymore, promoting peace rather than conflict.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Isaiah 18:2 describes a nation sending ambassadors, perhaps for conflict, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, advocating for peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Isaiah 18:2 implies sending messengers to a scattered people that may lead to conflict, while Luke 6:27 instructs to love your enemies, which promotes resolution over adversity.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Isaiah 18:2 speaks of sending messengers amidst a divided land, but Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all men, focusing on harmony instead of division.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
While Isaiah 18:2 highlights the distinctiveness and separation of a nation and people, Galatians 3:28 emphasizes unity among all people in Christ, removing distinctions.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.