Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 23:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 23:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 23:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the city of Zidon to feel sorry and ashamed because the sea is saying it can't create or take care of people like a mother does for her children. It's like when something very strong can't do its job anymore, and that makes everyone sad.

Isaiah 23:4: Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, [even] the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, [nor] bring up virgins.

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:23

This verse speaks of the heavens rejoicing and being joyful, which contradicts the mourning and sorrow expressed in Isaiah 23:4.

Isaiah 44:23: Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done [it]: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:10

Here, it mentions everlasting joy and gladness, contrasting the absence of joy in Isaiah 23:4.

Isaiah 35:10: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Contradiction with Psalm 47:1

This verse encourages shouting with joy and triumph, differing from the lamentation in Isaiah 23:4.

Psalm 47:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:14

It calls for the daughter of Zion to shout and rejoice with all their heart, opposite to the weeping and mourning tone in Isaiah 23:4.

Zephaniah 3:14: Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
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