Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 21:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 21:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 21:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling people to get ready for something important. They should eat and drink to be strong and prepare their shields for protection.

Isaiah 21:5: Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, [and] anoint the shield.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts with Isaiah 21:5 as it advocates for love and prayer for enemies, rather than the preparation for battle.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts with Isaiah 21:5 by emphasizing that vengeance belongs to God, not humans, which conflicts with human preparations for battle.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Contrasts with Isaiah 21:5 by calling for vigilance in spirituality rather than physical battle readiness.

1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12

Contradicts Isaiah 21:5 by highlighting that the battle is against spiritual forces rather than physical enemies, opposing the call for military preparation.

Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Opposes Isaiah 21:5 with the instruction to feed and give drink to the enemy, promoting peace over war readiness.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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