Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 34:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 34:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 34:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is going to make things fair and right again because people have been arguing and not doing good things in Zion, and this is a special time when He will do that. It's like when someone stands up to make things better when others have been treated unfairly.

Isaiah 34:8: For [it is] the day of the LORD'S vengeance, [and] the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Isaiah 34:8 speaks of vengeance and recompense, while Matthew 5:44 calls for love and blessing towards 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 Romans 12:19

Isaiah 34:8 emphasizes divine vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers to abstain from taking vengeance themselves.

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 34:8 focuses on retribution, while Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages feeding and giving drink to enemies, suggesting kindness instead of vengeance.

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

Contradiction with James 1:20

Isaiah 34:8 involves divine wrath, but James 1:20 says that the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-29

Isaiah 34:8 pertains to vengeance, whereas Luke 6:27-29 teaches to do good to those who hate you and turn the other cheek instead of seeking retribution.

Luke 6:27-29: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

This verse talks about a time of punishment and retribution. The contradiction or conflict might be seen in the idea of a loving and forgiving deity engaging in severe punishment. Some might find it inconsistent with messages of mercy and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious teachings.

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