Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 25:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 25:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 25:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Christians believe that God is like a strong friend who helps people when they are in trouble, like being a safe place during a big storm. He protects them from scary things, just like a wall protects from strong winds.

Isaiah 25:4: For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:15

Contradicts by focusing on wealth as a strong city, while Isaiah emphasizes God as a refuge for the poor.

Proverbs 10:15: The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

Contradicts by asserting wisdom as a defense like money, whereas Isaiah highlights God's protection.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:27

Contradicts by depicting people as using deceit like a cage full of birds, not finding refuge in God.

Jeremiah 5:27: As a cage is full of birds, so [are] their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich. [cage: or, coop]

Contradiction with Hosea 12:8

Contradicts by showing Ephraim claiming wealth and no sin, opposed to seeking God's shelter.

Hosea 12:8: And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: [in] all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that [were] sin. [in all...: or, all my labours suffice me not: he shall have punishment of iniquity in whom is sin] [that: Heb. which]

Contradiction with Amos 6:1

Contradicts by addressing false security in wealth and ease, as opposed to relying on God for refuge.

Amos 6:1: Woe to them [that are] at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, [which are] named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! [are at...: or, are secure] [chief: or, firstfruits]
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