Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 29:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 29:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 29:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, people who have made mistakes or didn't understand will learn and understand better, and those who complained will learn what is right. This means that God will help everyone learn and be better.

Isaiah 29:24: They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. [come...: Heb. know understanding]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

This verse states that evil men do not understand judgment, which contradicts the idea that those who erred or murmured will come to understanding as expressed in Isaiah 29:24.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:11

This verse suggests that no one can fully understand the work God has done, contrary to Isaiah 29:24, which implies a future clarity and understanding for those who erred.

Ecclesiastes 3:11: He hath made every [thing] beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

It describes the heart as deceitful and beyond full understanding, contradicting Isaiah 29:24's notion of a coming understanding and correction.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse states that natural man does not receive or understand things of the Spirit, contradicting the idea that understanding will be achieved as stated in Isaiah 29:24.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

This passage describes people as ever hearing but never understanding, in contrast to the enlightenment promised in Isaiah 29:24.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with Romans 11:8

This verse speaks of a spirit of slumber and lack of understanding, opposing the idea of gaining understanding mentioned in Isaiah 29:24.

Romans 11:8: (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. [slumber: or, remorse]
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