Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 28:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 28:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is speaking to the leaders in Jerusalem who are making fun and not listening to Him, telling them to pay attention to His words. God wants them to understand that their actions are not right and that they need to listen to His guidance.

Isaiah 28:14: Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which [is] in Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse describes the way of a fool as being right in his own eyes, whereas Isaiah 28:14 addresses scornful men who are not acknowledging their own foolhardiness.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24

This verse speaks about wise individuals who hear and act upon the teachings, which contradicts Isaiah 28:14, where scornful men are depicted as not heeding God's instructions.

Matthew 7:24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7

This verse claims that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction, contrasting with the scorners in Isaiah 28:14 who reject divine guidance.

Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]

Contradiction with James 1:22

This verse encourages being doers of the word, not just hearers, opposing Isaiah 28:14's scornful men who listen but do not act.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

This verse advises trust in the Lord and not leaning on one's understanding, which runs contrary to the attitude of the scoffers in Isaiah 28:14.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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