Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 23:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 23:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 23:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that Tyre, an important city, has been destroyed, and the people on the ships from Tarshish are very sad because they can’t enter the once busy and lively place anymore. The news of this disaster comes from a faraway land called Chittim.

Isaiah 23:1: The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 26:3

This verse prophesies the destruction of Tyre by many nations, which contradicts with the singular destruction mentioned in Isaiah 23:1 by focusing specifically on a broader coalition.

Ezekiel 26:3: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 27:3-4

This passage describes Tyre as a powerful and formidable city, which contradicts Isaiah 23:1 that foresees its downfall and mourning.

Ezekiel 27:3-4: And say unto Tyrus, O thou that art situate at the entry of the sea, [which art] a merchant of the people for many isles, Thus saith the Lord GOD; O Tyrus, thou hast said, I [am] of perfect beauty. [of perfect...: Heb. perfect of beauty]

Contradiction with Isaiah 23:15

This verse suggests Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years and then restored, which contrasts with the initial proclamation of destruction in Isaiah 23:1.

Isaiah 23:15: And it shall come to pass in that day, that Tyre shall be forgotten seventy years, according to the days of one king: after the end of seventy years shall Tyre sing as an harlot. [shall Tyre...: Heb. it shall be unto Tyre as the song of an harlot]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 28:3

Here Tyre is acknowledged for its wisdom, contradicting the implicit downfall due to lack of wisdom or foresight in Isaiah 23:1.

Ezekiel 28:3: Behold, thou [art] wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that they can hide from thee:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 47:4

This prophecy mentions destruction upon the Philistines and their allies, including Tyre, potentially contradicting the focused and specific judgment against Tyre in Isaiah 23:1.

Jeremiah 47:4: Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, [and] to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor. [the country: Heb. the isle]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Isaiah 23:1 could be about the fall of Tyre, a major ancient city. Some may argue that historical records do not fully align with the timing or events described in this prophecy. Others might question the accuracy of the predicted outcomes compared to what archaeologists and historians have found about Tyre's actual history.

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