Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 31:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 31:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 31:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will make the enemy go away, not because of a strong soldier, but because of His own power. The bad people will run away, and their helpers will be very scared.

Isaiah 31:8: Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited. [from: or, for fear of] [discomfited: or, tributary: Heb. for melting, or, tribute]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

While Isaiah 31:8 emphasizes defeat of Assyrians by God's sword, Psalm 20:7 portrays reliance on God rather than military might.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states safety is of the Lord, suggesting that ultimate victory relies on divine deliverance rather than human or even angelic intervention.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse advises against using the sword, contrasting with Isaiah 31:8's depiction of defeat by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:12

While Isaiah 31:8 refers to physical weaponry and battle, this verse highlights the power of God's word rather than physical force.

Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:4

This verse talks about using spiritual weapons rather than physical ones from Isaiah 31:8.

2 Corinthians 10:4: (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [through God: or, to God]
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