Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 18:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 18:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 18:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is sending messengers to a faraway land where the people have been hurt and their land is in trouble. These people are strong, but their land has been damaged by rivers.

Isaiah 18:2: That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, [saying], Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled! [scattered...: or, outspread and polished] [meted...: or, that meteth out and treadeth down: Heb. of line, line, and treading under foot] [have...: or, despise]

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.
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