Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 32:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 32:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 32:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, when people do what is right and good, it makes everything peaceful and calm, and this good feeling lasts forever. It's like when everyone shares and is kind, everyone feels happy and safe.

Isaiah 32:17: And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse suggests that increased knowledge leads to sorrow, which seems to contradict the peace and quietness associated with righteousness in Isaiah 32:17.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Here, Jesus states he brings not peace but a sword, which contrasts with the promise of peace from righteousness.

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 Jeremiah 6:14

This verse mentions a false peace given by those who have not truly healed, challenging the permanent peace described in Isaiah 32:17.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with James 3:16

Describes environments of envy and strife as opposed to peace, highlighting conditions where peace does not naturally follow righteousness.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Similar to Matthew 10:34, this verse notes division rather than peace as a result of Jesus' coming, differing from the peaceful outcome of righteousness mentioned in Isaiah 32:17.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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