Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 29:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 29:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 29:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that tough times will come to a place called Ariel, and it will be very sad, but it will be part of His plan, like a special lesson. Ariel will feel like it is being punished, but God has a purpose for these hard times.

Isaiah 29:2: Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow: and it shall be unto me as Ariel.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

This verse speaks of mercy and pardon from the Lord, which contradicts the judgment and distress in Isaiah 29:2.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Promises plans for peace and not for evil, contradicting the woe and distress mentioned in Isaiah 29:2.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

Highlights God’s delight in repentance rather than punishment, contradicting the distress in Isaiah 29:2.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Emphasizes God's mercies and faithfulness, in contrast to the dire woe in Isaiah 29:2.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Describes God as love, conflicting with the harshness of Isaiah 29:2.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Psalm 86:5

States that the Lord is ready to forgive, opposing the distressing tone of Isaiah 29:2.

Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Notes God's patience and desire for repentance rather than destruction, contradicting Isaiah 29:2.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Highlights God's forgiveness and compassion, contrasting the distress mentioned in Isaiah 29:2.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
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