Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 33:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 33:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 33:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that when things fall apart, like a sailboat with broken sails, it's like a treasure or prize being taken by those who usually don't have much. Even those who are not strong can still get something good when everything is shared.

Isaiah 33:23: Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. [Thy...: or, They have forsaken thy tacklings]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

Isaiah 33:23 suggests spoil is seized despite disorganization, while Proverbs 21:5 emphasizes the importance of diligence and planning leading to success.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Isaiah 33:23 implies benefits despite lack of strength, contradicting Ecclesiastes 9:11 which states that success is not always to the swift or strong, implying chance impacts outcomes.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with James 1:8

Isaiah 33:23 describes success despite chaos, whereas James 1:8 warns that a double-minded, unstable person achieves nothing.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Isaiah 33:23 portrays spoil being divided in disorder, contrasting with 1 Corinthians 14:33 which asserts that God is a God of order, not confusion.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:30-34

Isaiah 33:23 appears to show gain despite lack of stewardship, while Proverbs 24:30-34 warns that neglect and disorganization lead to poverty.

Proverbs 24:30-34: I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
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