Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, when people do not follow God, even a few enemies can make many of them run away. They'll feel all alone like a single tree on a mountain or a flag on a hill.

Isaiah 30:17: One thousand [shall flee] at the rebuke of one; at the rebuke of five shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign on an hill. [a beacon: or, a tree bereft of branches, or, boughs: or, a mast]

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse promises strength and courage to those who wait on the Lord, contradicting the notion of fleeing in fear depicted in Isaiah 30:17.

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 27:1

Emphasizes confidence and fearlessness with the Lord as the source of strength, conflicting with the fear and terror described in Isaiah 30:17.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Encourages strength and courage with the assurance that God will not forsake, opposing the theme of fleeing and abandonment in Isaiah 30:17.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States that God has given a spirit of power, love, and sound mind, not fear, which contrasts with the fearfulness in Isaiah 30:17.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7

Assures protection and safety amid danger, conflicting with the sense of defeat and scattering in Isaiah 30:17.

Psalm 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:6

Declares boldness and rejection of fear, in contradiction to the fear and flight described in Isaiah 30:17.

Hebrews 13:6: So that we may boldly say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Paradox #1

This verse might seem inconsistent because it talks about many being defeated by a few, which could be seen as promoting fear rather than hope or strength. Some might find it conflicting with messages of faith and resilience found elsewhere in the Bible.

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