Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 19:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 19:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 19:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, some important leaders in Egypt are making silly decisions and are confused. Because of this, they are tricking and leading Egypt in the wrong way.

Isaiah 19:13: The princes of Zoan are become fools, the princes of Noph are deceived; they have also seduced Egypt, [even they that are] the stay of the tribes thereof. [they that...: or, governors: Heb. corners]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

Proverbs 11:2 suggests that wisdom comes with humility, whereas Isaiah 19:13 describes the princes of Zoan as fools, implying the absence of wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with James 1:5

James 1:5 offers wisdom to those who ask God, contrasting with Isaiah 19:13 where the leadership lacks wisdom despite their authority.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35

Proverbs 3:35 states that the wise shall inherit glory, contradicting Isaiah 19:13, where the leaders are branded as deceptive and foolish rather than glorious.

Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

Matthew 11:25 reveals that God hides wisdom from the wise and prudent, contradicting the assumed wisdom of leaders in Isaiah 19:13.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:4

Ecclesiastes 7:4 implies that wisdom dwells in the house of mourning, contrasting with Isaiah 19:13's portrayal of leaders' foolishness despite likely wealth and status.

Ecclesiastes 7:4: The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.
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