Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is very strong and powerful, like a big river that can wash people away. He uses this power to show that some people are not listening to Him and are doing wrong things.

Isaiah 30:28: And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and [there shall be] a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing [them] to err.

Contradiction with James 3:8

Contradicts by highlighting the unruly nature of the tongue, whereas Isaiah 30:28 speaks of God's controlled, decisive action.

James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:22

Focuses on the fruits of the Spirit such as love, joy, and peace, contrasting with the imagery of God's anger and punishment in Isaiah 30:28.

Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Contradiction with Psalm 145:8

Describes God as gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger, and of great mercy, contrasting with the depiction of God's wrath in Isaiah 30:28.

Psalm 145:8: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Offers rest and solace to the weary, whereas Isaiah 30:28 emphasizes judgment and destruction.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

States that God is love, which contradicts the theme of wrath and punishment present in Isaiah 30:28.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, which contrasts with the active deliverance of wrath depicted in Isaiah 30:28.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction in this verse because it describes God as having a strong and harsh judgment, which might seem inconsistent with the image of a loving and forgiving deity. This can create a conflict for those who expect divine actions to always be compassionate or merciful, and it might be difficult to reconcile the idea of punishment and love.

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