Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this means that one day, the best and most beautiful places will be filled with chariots and soldiers ready to fight. This was a warning that trouble and battle would come to the land.

Isaiah 22:7: And it shall come to pass, [that] thy choicest valleys shall be full of chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate. [thy...: Heb. the choice of thy valleys] [at: or, toward]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of nations not learning war anymore and beating swords into plowshares, contrasting with Isaiah 22:7, which implies a time of war where valleys are full of chariots.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it envisions peace and the end of military conflict, opposing the image of military preparedness and threat in Isaiah 22:7.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemakers as blessed, conflicting with the notion of gathering forces for battle as depicted in Isaiah 22:7.

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

Contradiction with James 4:1-2

These verses highlight that wars and conflicts come from human desires, contrasting with the inevitability of military action suggested in Isaiah 22:7.

James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peacefully with all, opposing the presence of conflict implied in Isaiah 22:7.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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