Contradiction with Proverbs 16:4
This verse states that the Lord has made everything for a purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble, suggesting a divine orchestration for good, unlike Isaiah 23:9 which implies destruction for pride.
Proverbs 16:4: The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse says God is not the author of confusion but of peace, contradicting the idea of chaotic destruction found in Isaiah 23:9.
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 John 3:17
This verse emphasizes that God sent His Son to save the world, not to condemn it, differing from Isaiah 23:9's theme of destruction.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God’s plans to prosper and not harm, which contradicts the destructive intent in Isaiah 23:9.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God does not tempt people to do evil, opposing the idea that God purposes the destruction of the prideful in Isaiah 23:9.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]