Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is telling the people that He will send them far away because they were not behaving well. It's like when a parent gives a strong time-out to teach a lesson and help the child do better.

Isaiah 22:17: Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee. [will carry...: or, who covered thee with an excellent covering, and clothed thee gorgeously, (next verse) shall surely, etc] [a mighty...: Heb. the captivity of a man]

Contradiction with Psalm 18:2

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by portraying God as a protective strength, while Isaiah 22:17 describes God as casting away.

Psalm 18:2: The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower. [my strength: Heb. my rock]

Contradiction with John 3:16

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by emphasizing God's love and salvation, opposed to the notion of violence.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Romans 5:8

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by showing God's love through Christ's sacrifice, instead of punishment.

Romans 5:8: But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:13

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by depicting God as compassionate, unlike the action of tossing away mightily.

Psalm 103:13: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by highlighting God as the giver of good gifts, not as one who causes harm.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by defining God as love, conflicting with the violent imagery.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1-2

Contradicts Isaiah 22:17 by describing the Lord as a comforting shepherd, not one who throws mightily.

Psalm 23:1-2: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
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