Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the leaders of Zoan are acting foolish, and the advice from Pharaoh's wise helpers is silly. They act like they are very smart and from a long line of smart people, but they're not making good choices.

Isaiah 19:11: Surely the princes of Zoan [are] fools, the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I [am] the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, contradicting the supposed wisdom of the Egyptian counselors in Isaiah 19:11.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Highlights that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, contradicting the claim of wisdom by the princes of Zoan.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with James 3:15

Describes earthly wisdom as unspiritual and demonic, contrasting the purported wisdom of the Egyptian counselors.

James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9

States that the wise will be put to shame and their wisdom will perish, contradicting the claim of counsel by the princes of Zoan.

Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]

Contradiction with Job 12:17

Indicates that God leads counselors away spoiled, contradicting the notion of the wisdom and reliability of the Egyptian counselors.

Job 12:17: He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
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