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.