Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 21:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 21:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 21:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God says that the great warriors with bows from the land of Kedar will become fewer and weaker. It's a promise from God, showing His power to decide what happens to people.

Isaiah 21:17: And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken [it]. [archers: Heb. bows]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

This verse says that a king is not saved by the multitude of an army, contradicting the idea that numbers and warriors are significant.

Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse suggests that the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, which contradicts the idea of emphasis on mighty men.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:33

States that God's way is perfect, implying reliance on God over human strength, which contradicts reliance on mighty warriors.

2 Samuel 22:33: God [is] my strength [and] power: and he maketh my way perfect. [maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

The verse says that safety is of the Lord, not of the horse, contradicting reliance on physical strength and numbers.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Emphasizes that success is by God's spirit, not by might nor power, contradicting reliance on mighty men.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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