Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 26:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 26:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 26:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God can bring down people or cities that are too proud. He can make them low and humble, turning them into dust.

Isaiah 26:5: For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

This verse suggests that God shows favor to the humble and mocks the proud, while Isaiah 26:5 speaks of God bringing down those who dwell on high, which can be interpreted differently based on the context of "proud."

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

Matthew 5:3 promises the kingdom of heaven to the poor in spirit, potentially contradicting the idea of the powerful being brought low as it emphasizes spiritual rather than physical hierarchy.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 1:52

This verse talks about exalting the humble and bringing down the mighty, differing in focus as Isaiah 26:5 addresses the act of bringing down but not the subsequent uplifting of the humble.

Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Similar to Proverbs 3:34, it conveys God's opposition to the proud and grace to the humble, providing a contrasting lens to view the action of bringing low from Isaiah 26:5.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

It details God's choice to use the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong, contrasting with Isaiah's portrayal of direct actions against those of high stature.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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