Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 27:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 27:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 27:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God does not punish His people as harshly as He punishes their enemies. This means that while God corrects His people, He loves them and takes care of them.

Isaiah 27:7: Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? [or] is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him? [as...: Heb. according to the stroke of]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the notion of striking or slaying in Isaiah 27:7 by emphasizing love and prayer for enemies.

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 12:17-19

Promotes not repaying evil for evil, thus contrasting the striking concept in Isaiah 27:7.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, opposing the idea of striking down like Isaiah 27:7.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises not to retaliate with evil, conflicting with Isaiah 27:7's implication of punitive action.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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