Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 26:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 26:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 26:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is powerful and some people don’t notice when He is helping. But one day, they will see and feel bad for being jealous, and the bad things they do will come back to hurt them.

Isaiah 26:11: LORD, [when] thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: [but] they shall see, and be ashamed for [their] envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them. [at...: or, toward thy people]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love and bless enemies, contradicting Isaiah 26:11, which refers to God's hand being lifted and enemies not seeing.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises not to seek vengeance, as vengeance is the Lord's, contrasting Isaiah 26:11 where divine retribution is implied.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse warns against rejoicing at an enemy's downfall, opposing Isaiah 26:11's anticipation of God's wrath upon them.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

Encourages loving enemies and doing good, contrary to Isaiah 26:11, where the enemies are intended to witness God's wrath.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding an enemy if they're hungry, contradicting the adversarial tone in Isaiah 26:11.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Tells not to repay evil for evil, which contrasts the implied retribution in Isaiah 26:11.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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