Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 23:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 23:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 23:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God reached out over the sea and made powerful countries tremble, showing that He is in control and can stop the strong cities where merchants live. This means God wanted to teach them a lesson because they were too proud.

Isaiah 23:11: He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant [city], to destroy the strong holds thereof. [against...: or, concerning a merchantman] [the merchant city: Heb. Canaan] [strong...: or, strengths]

Contradiction with James 1:17

James 1:17 speaks of God's unchanging nature, suggesting consistency, whereas Isaiah 23:11 depicts God as taking action to bring about change.

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 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, whereas Isaiah 23:11 could be seen as causing upheaval and chaos in the nations.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Hosea 11:8-9

Describes God's compassion and reluctance to execute fierce anger, contrasting with the decisive action implied in Isaiah 23:11.

Hosea 11:8-9: How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

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