Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 27:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 27:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 27:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that if someone grabs onto His strength and asks for peace, God will be their friend and make everything okay. It's like when you're scared and you hold your parent's hand to feel safe and happy.

Isaiah 27:5: Or let him take hold of my strength, [that] he may make peace with me; [and] he shall make peace with me.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Isaiah 27:5 suggests taking hold of God's strength for peace, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and blessing enemies, reflecting a proactive approach rather than seeking refuge.

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

Isaiah 27:5 implies a reliance on God for protection and making peace, whereas Romans 12:19 advises believers to refrain from vengeance and leave it to God's wrath.

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 James 4:7

Isaiah 27:5 encourages seeking God's strength for peace, while James 4:7 instructs believers to resist the devil, highlighting an active resistive stance alongside submission to God.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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