Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 29:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 29:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 29:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that people who are proud will be made humble, like they are speaking softly from the ground. It teaches that when we don't listen to God, we might end up feeling small and quiet.

Isaiah 29:4: And thou shalt be brought down, [and] shalt speak out of the ground, and thy speech shall be low out of the dust, and thy voice shall be, as of one that hath a familiar spirit, out of the ground, and thy speech shall whisper out of the dust. [whisper: Heb. peep, or, chirp]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Contradicts the humbling and subdued tone of Isaiah 29:4 by offering an invitation for rest and elevation by Jesus.

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

Contradiction with James 4:10

Opposes the low position in Isaiah 29:4 by suggesting that humility leads to exaltation.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

Suggests exaltation through humility, contrasting the low point referenced in Isaiah 29:4.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Contradiction with Psalm 3:3

Contradicts the humbling, low position by portraying God as a lifter of heads.

Psalm 3:3: But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. [for: or, about]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Opposes the low and quiet position in Isaiah 29:4 with a promise of strength and rising up.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
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