Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 31:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 31:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 31:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is very wise and will not change what He says. He will stand up against people who do bad things and those who help them do wrong.

Isaiah 31:2: Yet he also [is] wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity. [call...: Heb. remove]

Contradiction with James 1:5-6

While Isaiah 31:2 suggests that the Lord will not call back His words and His actions are certain, James 1:5-6 encourages asking God for wisdom, highlighting a willingness to listen and respond to human needs.

James 1:5-6: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

Isaiah 31:2 conveys that God will not turn from His purposes, whereas Jeremiah 18:8 describes God relenting from intended destruction if a nation repents.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

Isaiah 31:2 implies that God's judgments are final, but Exodus 32:14 shows God changing His mind after Moses' intercession.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

Isaiah 31:2 emphasizes unwavering divine intention, yet Jonah 3:10 describes God retracting a planned disaster when Nineveh repented.

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 1 Samuel 15:29

While Isaiah 31:2 suggests God is unchanging in His purpose against sinners, 1 Samuel 15:29 states God will not lie or repent as humans do, but in the same chapter, God expresses regret, suggesting complexity in divine changeability.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Isaiah 31:2 could stem from the idea of divine punishment. On one hand, God is seen as wise and just, planning against those who do wrong. On the other hand, it might raise questions about the fairness of punishing people who might not understand or have a different perspective. This can lead to debates about justice and mercy.

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