Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 34:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 34:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 34:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that strange animals and creatures will come together in a quiet and lonely place. It shows a picture of a land where no people live, and only animals find a home.

Isaiah 34:14: The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest. [The wild...desert: Heb. Ziim] [the wild...island: Heb. Ijim] [screech...: or, night monster]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse describes God seeing everything He had made as "very good," which contrasts with the eerie and desolate scenario depicted in Isaiah 34:14.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse speaks of every good and perfect gift coming from God, in contrast to the ominous creatures and desolation in Isaiah 34:14.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states that God is love, which contradicts the terrifying and desolate setting involving ominous creatures in Isaiah 34:14.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Speaks of God's comfort in the valley of the shadow of death, differing from the sense of chaos and desolation in Isaiah 34:14.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 34:14 mentions creatures that are often associated with folklore or mythology, such as Lilith. Some people might see this as a theological conflict because these creatures don't seem to fit with other biblical teachings about the natural order and creation. This can lead to questions about how literal or symbolic such passages are meant to be.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in that context could be the mention of mythical creatures or beings that do not have evidence of existence based on scientific understanding. If the verse refers to animals or entities not supported by zoology or biology, that would be the inconsistency.

Paradox #3

Isaiah 34:14 mentions creatures that are often associated with desolation or the supernatural, such as wild animals and spiritual entities. A possible contradiction could arise from the depiction of these creatures, as some interpretations might clash with the view of a loving and orderly creation. Additionally, the mention of supernatural entities may conflict with more rational or scientific understandings of the world. However, the interpretation largely depends on cultural and theological perspectives.

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