Isaiah 26:18 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that the people tried very hard to do something important, but nothing really happened and they didn't make things better in the world. It's like when someone works hard on a project, but it doesn't turn out the way they hoped.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." This verse emphasizes success and accomplishment of God's intentions, contrasting the failure described in Isaiah 26:18.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." This verse speaks of achieving success and capability, opposing the lack of accomplishment in Isaiah 26:18.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." This verse contradicts Isaiah 26:18 by highlighting victory and deliverance through divine assistance.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with 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." This suggests a purposeful and accomplished future, opposing the unproductive outcome in Isaiah 26:18.

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 15:5

"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." This indicates fruitful productivity in contrast to Isaiah 26:18's depiction of fruitless efforts.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:4

"Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." This contrasts with Isaiah 26:18, suggesting that desires and objectives can indeed be fulfilled through delight in the Lord.