Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 24:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 24:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 24:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that because people did bad things, the earth has been hurt and many people are sad and gone. Only a few people are left because of the troubles they faced.

Isaiah 24:6: Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.

Contradiction with Genesis 8:21

God promises not to curse the ground anymore for man's sake, nor to smite every living thing, which contrasts with the desolation described in Isaiah 24:6.

Genesis 8:21: And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart [is] evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. [a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction] [for the imagination: or, through the imagination]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

God speaks of plans for peace and not for evil, offering a future and hope, conflicting with the severe curse and destruction mentioned in Isaiah 24:6.

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 John 3:16

God's gift of his Son is meant to prevent perishing, offering everlasting life, whereas Isaiah 24:6 speaks of a curse leading to destruction.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

God's patience aims for repentance rather than destruction, differing from the immediate curse and devastation in Isaiah 24:6.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-10

The psalm describes God as merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy, which contrasts with the swift wrath evident in Isaiah 24:6.

Psalm 103:8-10: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
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