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: