Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Prophet Isaiah, this verse means that God will throw someone far away to a big place, like tossing a ball, and there they will lose their important things and feel ashamed. It shows that not following God can lead to losing what makes you proud.

Isaiah 22:18: He will surely violently turn and toss thee [like] a ball into a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory [shall be] the shame of thy lord's house. [large: Heb. large of spaces]

Contradiction with Isaiah 22:19

States that the Lord will drive the person from office, unlike Isaiah 22:18 which speaks about being tossed like a ball.

Isaiah 22:19: And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down.

Contradiction with Isaiah 22:20

Mentions calling a servant to replace, contrasting the violent imagery of Isaiah 22:18.

Isaiah 22:20: And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of plans to prosper, unlike the destructive imagery of Isaiah 22:18.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

Describes protection and lack of harm, in contrast to being violently tossed in Isaiah 22:18.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises support and strength, opposite to the notion of being forsaken and thrown away in Isaiah 22:18.

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 Jeremiah 31:3

Describes everlasting love and care, contrary to the expulsion in Isaiah 22:18.

Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. [of...: Heb. from afar] [with lovingkindness...: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

States God is a refuge and strength, contrasting with abandonment in Isaiah 22:18.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Says all things work together for good, whereas Isaiah 22:18 depicts an undesirable fate.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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