Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 27:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 27:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 27:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Christians believe that God is like a gardener who takes care of His garden all the time. He watches over it day and night to make sure nothing harms it.

Isaiah 27:3: I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest [any] hurt it, I will keep it night and day.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

Contradicts with Isaiah 27:3 as it states God never slumbers, indicating 24/7 vigilance, whereas Isaiah 27:3 implies continuous yet restful care.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:5-6

Contrasts with Isaiah 27:3 as it describes God removing protection and allowing a vineyard to become desolate, opposite of the guarding in Isaiah 27:3.

Isaiah 5:5-6: And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; [and] break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: [trodden...: Heb. for a treading]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:10-11

Contradicts Isaiah 27:3 by depicting shepherds destroying God’s vineyard, suggesting neglect rather than the protecting care as in Isaiah 27:3.

Jeremiah 12:10-11: Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness. [pleasant...: Heb. portion of desire]

Contradiction with Matthew 21:33-43

This parable describes a vineyard that is leased to others and ultimately taken away, which contradicts Isaiah 27:3's assurance of God's continual protection.

Matthew 21:33-43: Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
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