Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 32:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 32:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 32:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is telling His people that their land will be filled with weeds and thorns because they have not been doing what is right. Even the places where everyone used to be happy will now be sad and full of trouble.

Isaiah 32:13: Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns [and] briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy [in] the joyous city: [yea...: or, burning upon]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

Isaiah 32:13 speaks of desolation and mourning for the land, while Genesis 1:31 states that God saw everything as very good, highlighting creation's initial perfection rather than desolation.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Isaiah 35:1

In contrast to Isaiah 32:13's lament for waste and mourning, Isaiah 35:1 depicts a transformed and flourishing desert, indicating restoration and renewal instead of desolation.

Isaiah 35:1: The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:12

Isaiah 32:13 describes desolation, whereas Jeremiah 31:12 promises abundance and joy for the people, depicting prosperity instead of a barren landscape.

Jeremiah 31:12: Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35

Isaiah 32:13 presents an image of desolate cities, but Ezekiel 36:35 describes the land as being like the Garden of Eden, contradicting the scene of destruction.

Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:2

Isaiah 32:13 looks at desolation and neglected lands, while Revelation 22:2 illustrates a picture of life and healing, with the tree of life bearing fruit and leaves for healing.

Revelation 22:2: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations.
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