Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 28:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 28:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will make sure everything is fair and right, like using a ruler to draw a straight line. God will get rid of lies and hiding places, just like rain washes away dirt.

Isaiah 28:17: Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:11

This verse states that a just weight and balance are from the Lord, which contradicts the measurement by judgment in Isaiah 28:17.

Proverbs 16:11: A just weight and balance [are] the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. [the weights: Heb. the stones]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises against judging others, which contrasts with Isaiah 28:17's emphasis on judgment.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse highlights mercy triumphing over judgment, whereas Isaiah 28:17 prioritizes judgment.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 7:24

This verse advises to judge not according to appearance but righteous judgment, which can contradict the standard of judgment in Isaiah 28:17.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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