Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God tells the people that even though they want to escape danger by running fast on horses, their enemies will be just as fast and catch them. It's like when you try to run away, but someone is just as quick and can still catch up to you.

Isaiah 30:16: But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse states that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, which contradicts the idea of fleeing on horses to find strength.

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]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

It mentions that a horse is a vain thing for safety, contradicting reliance on horses for escape and strength.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse says safety is of the Lord, not in horses, contradicting the pursuit of fleeing on horses.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Some trust in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord, opposing reliance on horses for deliverance.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Hosea 1:7

The verse states that God will save not by bow, sword, or horse, contradicting reliance on horses for salvation.

Hosea 1:7: But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Isaiah 30:16 could relate to relying on human strength or methods instead of trusting in divine guidance. This might conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize faith and dependence on God rather than on one's own efforts or resources.

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