Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 18:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 18:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 18:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God says He will watch over everything quietly and carefully, just like the gentle warmth that helps plants grow and the cool dew that comes during harvest time. This means God is always paying attention and taking care of things, even if we can't see Him doing it.

Isaiah 18:4: For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, [and] like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest. [consider...: or, regard my set dwelling] [upon...: or, after rain]

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

This verse states that God neither slumbers nor sleeps, which contradicts Isaiah 18:4 where God appears to be quietly watching and seemingly inactive.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Here, Jesus promises to be with His disciples always, indicating constant presence and action, unlike the passive imagery in Isaiah 18:4.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Describes God as an ever-present help in trouble, contrasting with the imagery of waiting quietly in Isaiah 18:4.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24

Suggests that God answers before people call, which opposes the patient waiting described in Isaiah 18:4.

Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

States that the Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, highlighting a different aspect of God's nature compared to His stillness in Isaiah 18:4.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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