Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, whereas Isaiah 19:14 describes a spirit of confusion sent by the Lord causing Egypt to stagger in their actions.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse states that God is not the author of confusion but of peace, which contrasts with the depiction in Isaiah 19:14 where the Lord is causing confusion among the Egyptians.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse offers that God gives wisdom generously and without reproach, which is in contradiction to Isaiah 19:14 where God has mingled a spirit of perverse confusion in Egypt.
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.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 19:14 refers to God causing confusion or a lack of wisdom among the people of Egypt. A contradiction or inconsistency could be identified if historical records or archaeological evidence from the time period in question showed Egypt operating with clarity and wisdom during events that the Bible describes as times of confusion. If historical evidence contradicts the biblical account, such as periods of strong governance or advancements in Egyptian society during the supposed time of confusion, this could present a conflict between the biblical narrative and historical findings.Note: The assessment of contradictions or inconsistencies often depends on one's interpretation of historical and biblical sources.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 19:14 suggests that God causes confusion among a group of people. A potential contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of a benevolent and just God deliberately leading people into misguided actions, which could seem inconsistent with the notion of God wanting humanity to act wisely and justly. This action might appear to conflict with the concept of free will and the expectation that people should be responsible for their own choices.