Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 29:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 29:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 29:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will make sure that mean and proud people will disappear, and those who look for trouble and do bad things will be stopped. This shows that God will bring fairness and peace by getting rid of bad folks.

Isaiah 29:20: For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

Isaiah 29:20 speaks of the scorner being consumed, suggesting an end, while Proverbs 11:21 states that the wicked shall not go unpunished, indicating their continuous presence and consequence.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

Isaiah 29:20 suggests the end of oppressors, whereas Ecclesiastes 8:11 implies that because punishment is delayed, oppression continues.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Isaiah 29:20 speaks of those who oppose being brought to end, contradicting Matthew 5:44's directive to love enemies and pray for persecutors, suggesting coexistence with adversaries.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Isaiah 29:20 suggests the scorner and oppressor are brought to an end by divine action, while Romans 12:19 advises believers to leave room for God's wrath, implying ongoing interactions with adversaries.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:12

Isaiah 29:20 suggests an end to the oppressor, contrasting with James 4:12 which emphasizes that only God can save or destroy, implying human roles may continue unaltered.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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