Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 33:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 33:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 33:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse talks about how people will remember scary times and ask, "Where are the people who check the rules, collect the money, or count the buildings?" It shows that those who used to cause fear are now gone, and it's a time to feel safe.

Isaiah 33:18: Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where [is] the scribe? where [is] the receiver? where [is] he that counted the towers? [receiver: Heb. weigher?]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love and prayers for enemies, while Isaiah 33:18 reflects thoughts on fear and oppression from enemies.

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 1 Peter 3:9

This verse advocates not returning evil for evil but instead seeking blessing, in contrast to the focus on fear of oppression in Isaiah 33:18.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against revenge and trusts God for justice, differing from Isaiah's tone on remembering fear of enemies.

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 Luke 6:27-28

Encourages doing good to those who hate you, unlike Isaiah 33:18's remembrance of fear and oppression.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against recompensing evil, different from the reflexive fear depicted in Isaiah 33:18.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with James 4:11-12

Warns against judgment of others, contrasting with the fear of oppressors mentioned in Isaiah 33:18.

James 4:11-12: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Promises God's fight for you, contrasting with Isaiah 33:18's reflection on past fear.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Instructs not to rejoice in enemy's downfall, unlike Isaiah 33:18's implied reflection on fear of enemies.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Urges to pursue good for all, even as Isaiah 33:18 remembers oppression.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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