Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 21:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 21:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 21:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, he's saying that he used to feel happy and have fun at night, but now he's scared and his heart is beating fast because something frightening has happened. It's a bit like when you hear a scary noise at night and you feel too afraid to enjoy your playtime.

Isaiah 21:4: My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. [heart...: or, mind wandered] [turned: Heb. put]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse encourages believers to be anxious for nothing and instead present their requests to God with thanksgiving, contrasting with the fear and panic described in Isaiah 21:4.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises of God offering strength and helping with right hand contrast with the fearfulness expressed in Isaiah 21:4.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse speaks of not fearing evil despite walking through the valley, which contradicts the fearfulness in Isaiah 21:4.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Describes God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, which opposes the affrighted state in Isaiah 21:4.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Mentions peace given by Jesus, not letting hearts be troubled or afraid, contrasting with the fear in Isaiah 21:4.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Declares the Lord as light and salvation, and asks whom to fear, contrasting with the fearfulness noted in Isaiah 21:4.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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