Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 33:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 33:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 33:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, people who do bad things to others, even when no one has done bad things to them, will eventually have bad things happen to them too. It's like when you play a mean trick, that trick might one day be played on you.

Isaiah 33:1: Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou [wast] not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; [and] when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Isaiah 33:1 speaks of recompense to those who spoil and deal treacherously, Matthew 5:44 encourages loving enemies and blessing those who curse you, promoting forgiveness rather than retribution.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Isaiah 33:1 indicates a direct recompense to treachery, whereas Romans 12:19 emphasizes leaving vengeance to God and not repaying evil for evil.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Isaiah 33:1 implies a natural consequence to treachery, but Proverbs 25:21-22 suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry, promoting kindness over seeking revenge.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Paradox #1

Isaiah 33:1 condemns those who destroy and deal treacherously, warning that they will face the same fate. The moral conflict could arise from the idea of justice through reciprocity, which may seem to contradict other teachings about forgiveness and turning the other cheek. Some might see it as advocating for revenge instead of mercy.

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