Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God will help the plants and animals grow big and strong, giving people lots of food and making sure their animals have plenty of grass to eat. This means that God will take care of everyone and give them everything they need.

Isaiah 30:23: Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.

Contradiction with Haggai 1:6

Isaiah 30:23 speaks of plentiful harvests, while Haggai 1:6 highlights laboring without yield.

Haggai 1:6: Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes. [with holes: Heb. pierced through]

Contradiction with Amos 4:9

While Isaiah 30:23 promises abundance, Amos 4:9 speaks of destruction of crops which leads to scarcity.

Amos 4:9: I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased, the palmerworm devoured [them]: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD. [when...: or, the multitude of your gardens, etc. did the palmerworm]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:13

Isaiah 30:23 describes fruitful planting, but Jeremiah 12:13 contrasts this with harvesting but having no gain.

Jeremiah 12:13: They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, [but] shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD. [they shall: or, ye shall]

Contradiction with Joel 1:10

Isaiah 30:23 promises produce, whereas Joel 1:10 speaks of fields wasted and crops failing.

Joel 1:10: The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is wasted: the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth.

Contradiction with Micah 6:15

Isaiah 30:23 foresees abundant harvests, while Micah 6:15 warns of sowing but not reaping the fruits of labor.

Micah 6:15: Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet wine, but shalt not drink wine.
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