Contradiction with Ezekiel 27:26
This verse speaks of the shipmen bringing riches and wealth to Tyre, celebrating maritime commerce, while Isaiah 2:16 condemns such ships and trade.
Ezekiel 27:26: Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. [midst: Heb. heart]
Contradiction with Revelation 18:17
Describes the lamentation over the fall of Babylon due to the destruction of its maritime trade, highlighting its importance, whereas Isaiah 2:16 condemns and prophesies against the ships of Tarshish.
Revelation 18:17: For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
Contradiction with Acts 27:11
Paul's journey benefits from maritime travel, which is seen as a means of advancing God's mission, in contrast to Isaiah 2:16, which criticizes reliance on ships.
Acts 27:11: Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
Contradiction with Psalm 107:23-24
Speaks of those who do business in great waters seeing the works of the Lord, implying a positive aspect of seafaring, in contrast to Isaiah 2:16, which suggests judgment against maritime powers.
Psalm 107:23-24: They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;