Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 21:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 21:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 21:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is like someone asking the watchman, "Is it still dark outside? How much of the night is left?" It shows people wanting to know if things will get better soon.

Isaiah 21:11: The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Isaiah 1:18 invites dialogue with God, promising understanding, while Isaiah 21:11 speaks of an unclear and unanswered question posed in a watchman's report.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5

Proverbs 1:5 talks about gaining wisdom and understanding, contrasting with the ambiguity and lack of clarity in Isaiah 21:11.

Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Contradiction with John 16:13

John 16:13 promises guidance into all truth, which contradicts the obscurity and mysteriousness found in Isaiah 21:11.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Matthew 7:7 encourages seeking and finding answers, differing from the unanswered watchman's query in Isaiah 21:11.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with James 1:5

James 1:5 offers assurance of wisdom when asked, opposing the uncertain response in Isaiah 21:11.

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.
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