Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 28:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 28:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God has someone very powerful and strong who can be like a big storm with hail or a huge flood of water that knocks things down to the ground. This means that God can bring big and powerful events to happen when needed.

Isaiah 28:2: Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, [which] as a tempest of hail [and] a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 25:4

This verse describes the Lord as a refuge from the storm, which contrasts with Isaiah 28:2 where the Lord sends a mighty storm.

Isaiah 25:4: For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

It highlights God as a refuge and strength, a helper in trouble, opposing Isaiah 28:2's depiction of the destructive force.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Nahum 1:7

Describes the Lord as good and a stronghold in the day of trouble, conflicting with the Lord's role as a bringer of destruction in Isaiah 28:2.

Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus offers rest to those who are weary, which contrasts with the imagery of overwhelming destruction in Isaiah 28:2.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Depicts God as the giver of every good and perfect gift, contrary to the punishing and destructive God in Isaiah 28:2.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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