Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 21:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 21:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 21:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians interpreting Isaiah, the prophet Isaiah is warning the people traveling through Arabia that difficult times are coming, so they must be ready. He is telling them this so they can find safe places to stay during their journey.

Isaiah 21:13: The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

It speaks of nations not lifting up swords against each other, contrasting the burden or potential conflict mentioned in Isaiah 21:13.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, which contrasts with the theme of burden or judgment implied in Isaiah 21:13.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Encourages pursuing peace and edification, opposing themes of burden or conflict as seen in Isaiah 21:13.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Nations shall beat their swords into plowshares, contradicting the implied turmoil or burden in Isaiah 21:13.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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