Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that God is showing a day when bad things happen, with lots of confusion and crying, much like when a wall falls down. The Lord allows these tough times to help people learn to trust Him.

Isaiah 22:5: For [it is] a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse states that there is a time for every purpose under heaven, suggesting divine order and timing, in contrast to the chaos and tumult described in Isaiah 22:5.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with John 14:27

This verse speaks of peace given by Jesus, which contradicts the tumult and disturbance described in Isaiah 22:5.

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 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse predicts sudden destruction coming when people say "Peace and safety," which contrasts the obvious day of trouble and tumult in Isaiah 22:5.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:2

This verse describes lying down in green pastures and being led beside still waters, suggesting tranquility which is opposite of the calamity in Isaiah 22:5.

Psalm 23:2: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass] [still...: Heb. waters of quietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses the peacemakers, contrasting the environment of trouble and chaos depicted in Isaiah 22:5.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages not to fear and affirms God's support, offering reassurance which is contrary to the distress and disorganization in Isaiah 22:5.

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 Philippians 4:7

Speaks of the peace of God that surpasses understanding, offering a contrast to the dark day of tumult and distress described in Isaiah 22:5.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Describes a time without death, mourning, crying, or pain, contrasting the day of trouble and treading down mentioned in Isaiah 22:5.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Assures that all things work together for good for those who love God, which contrasts the description of a chaotic day of trouble in Isaiah 22:5.

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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