Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse talks about a special place made long ago with lots of fire and wood, where God's breath is like a strong flame. It shows that God prepares and controls everything, reminding people to be good and follow Him.

Isaiah 30:33: For Tophet [is] ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made [it] deep [and] large: the pile thereof [is] fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. [of old: Heb. from yesterday]

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Jonah 3:10 shows God's willingness to relent and not carry out destruction if repentance occurs, which contrasts with the irrevocable judgment depicted in Isaiah 30:33.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

Ezekiel 18:23 emphasizes God's preference for repentance over punishment, conflicting with the portrayal of predetermined destruction in Isaiah 30:33.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse states that God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but for all to come to repentance, which contradicts the certainty of judgment in Isaiah 30:33.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8

In these verses, God states that if a nation repents of the evil that He planned to do to it, He will withhold punishment, in contrast to the assured destruction described in Isaiah 30:33.

Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];

Contradiction with Psalm 145:8-9

This psalm highlights the Lord’s mercy and compassion, which contrasts with the severity and finality of judgment indicated in Isaiah 30:33.

Psalm 145:8-9: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]

Paradox #1

Some people might see a moral conflict in the idea of divine punishment or destruction, which can seem harsh or unloving. They might struggle with how this concept fits with the idea of a loving and forgiving God, as emphasized in other parts of the Bible.

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