Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 28:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 28:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God’s words were given to the people in small, simple bits, like building blocks, but because they didn’t listen well, they kept getting confused and making mistakes. It’s like trying to stack small Lego pieces to make a tower, but it keeps falling down because you’re not paying attention.

Isaiah 28:13: But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, [and] there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

This verse emphasizes wisdom and understanding, suggesting clarity and coherence, which contrasts with the confusion conveyed in Isaiah 28:13.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, contradicting the chaotic message delivery described in Isaiah 28:13.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom from above as pure and peaceable, opposing the disjointed and stumbling message in Isaiah 28:13.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with John 8:32

Emphasizes knowing the truth as liberating, contrasting with the confusion and lack of understanding in Isaiah 28:13.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Psalm 119:105

Depicts God's word as a clear light and guide, unlike the bewildering instructions in Isaiah 28:13.

Psalm 119:105: NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

States God's desire for all to come to the knowledge of truth, which conflicts with the perplexing communication in Isaiah 28:13.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
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