Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 18:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 18:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 18:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse tells us about a special gift being brought to God from a group of people who have been through hard times. They will bring this gift to a holy place called Mount Zion because it is important to God.

Isaiah 18:7: In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion. [scattered...: or, outspread and polished]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

This verse shows God expressing disdain for offerings, whereas Isaiah 18:7 talks about people bringing a present to the Lord.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-7

These verses question the value of offerings and sacrifices that Isaiah 18:7 implies as pleasing to God.

Micah 6:6-7: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Emphasizes mercy rather than sacrifice, which contrasts with the act of offering gifts in Isaiah 18:7.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

Indicates that God does not desire sacrifices, while Isaiah 18:7 describes offerings being brought to the Lord.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:3

Highlights doing justice and judgment as more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice, opposing the idea of Isaiah 18:7.

Proverbs 21:3: To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
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