Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 32:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 32:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 32:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God will make sure that what is right and fair happens everywhere, even in places we don't often see, and goodness will stay where there is plenty and growth.

Isaiah 32:16: Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:10

Contradicts as it mentions the wicked shall not be, whereas Isaiah talks about judgment dwelling in peace.

Psalm 37:10: For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Contradicts with the message of peace in Isaiah; it states Jesus came not to bring peace.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Micah 7:2

Suggests the absence of uprightness, contrary to the peace from righteousness in Isaiah.

Micah 7:2: The good [man] is perished out of the earth: and [there is] none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net. [good: or, godly, or, merciful]

Contradiction with 1 John 5:19

Describes the world as lying in wickedness, differing from the peace depicted in Isaiah.

1 John 5:19: [And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

States there is no peace for the wicked, contrasting with the peace and righteousness theme.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with James 4:1

Talks about wars from within, opposing the peaceful righteousness of Isaiah.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:8

Refers to the way of peace they know not, contrary to the peaceful judgment in Isaiah.

Isaiah 59:8: The way of peace they know not; and [there is] no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. [judgment: or, right]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

Describes vanity in righteousness, offering a different perspective than peaceful habitation.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
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