Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10
This verse states that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous run to it for safety, contrasting with Isaiah 28:15 where people place their trust in falsehoods for refuge.
Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]
Contradiction with Psalm 62:8
This verse encourages people to put their trust in God at all times, contradicting the reliance on lies and falsehoods mentioned in Isaiah 28:15.
Psalm 62:8: Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7
This verse blesses those who trust in the Lord and whose hope is the Lord, in contrast to Isaiah 28:15 which describes trust in deceit.
Jeremiah 17:7: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Contradiction with Psalm 20:7
This verse speaks of trusting in the name of the Lord rather than chariots or horses, opposing the false confidence described in Isaiah 28:15.
Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse urges trust in the Lord with all one's heart, not in one's own understanding, contradicting the misplaced trust implied in Isaiah 28:15.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-25
This verse speaks of the wise man building his house on the rock, representing a true and solid foundation, unlike the covenant with death and lies described in Isaiah 28:15.
Matthew 7:24-25: 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 Romans 15:13
This verse speaks of being filled with joy and peace in believing, which contrasts with the false refuge mentioned in Isaiah 28:15.
Romans 15:13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:6
This verse refers to Christ as the chief cornerstone, a sure foundation, contrary to the deceitful peace in Isaiah 28:15.
1 Peter 2:6: Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:2
This verse declares the Lord as a refuge and fortress, contrasting with the false security sought in Isaiah 28:15.
Psalm 91:2: I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 28:15 talks about making a "covenant with death" or a "pact with the grave" as a false sense of security. A possible contradiction could be the idea of making agreements with death, which seems at odds with biblical teachings that emphasize reliance on God for security and salvation. This might conflict with themes of trust in God and seeing death as an enemy rather than a partner.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Isaiah 28:15 could be the idea of relying on falsehoods or making agreements with negative forces for protection. This could conflict with the moral teaching of being truthful and placing trust in genuine and positive sources of security.