Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 26:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 26:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 26:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will help you feel very calm and safe if you keep thinking about Him and trust Him a lot. This means when you believe in God and focus on Him, He will give you peace in your heart.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with Job 14:1

While Isaiah 26:3 speaks of peace for those who trust in God, Job 14:1 highlights the troubles and turmoil faced by man, suggesting a contrast in experience.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Isaiah 26:3 promises peace to those who trust in God, but Matthew 10:34 indicates that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, implying conflict instead.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7

Isaiah 26:3 offers peace through trust, yet Jeremiah 20:7 reveals a sense of deceived trust, as the prophet feels overpowered and derided daily.

Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Isaiah 26:3 speaks of perfect peace through trust, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests increased knowledge leads to sorrow, indicating an internal lack of peace.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Isaiah 26:3 is about peace for the trusting, but Luke 12:51 suggests division instead of peace, emphasizing familial discord.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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