Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:28-29
These verses discuss God choosing the lowly and despised things of the world, which contrasts with the grandeur and glory expressed in Isaiah 35:2.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29: And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, [yea], and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2
This verse declares that everything is vanity, opposing the theme of joy and blossoming found in Isaiah 35:2.
Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
Here, God creates both peace and evil, which contrasts with the purely positive transformation described in Isaiah 35:2.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Job 5:7
This verse suggests that man is born to trouble, which contradicts the flourishing and joyful imagery of Isaiah 35:2.
Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]
Contradiction with Luke 6:24
The woe to the rich is in opposition to the prosperity and glory depicted in Isaiah 35:2.
Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Contradiction with James 4:9
This verse advises mourning and gloom, contrasting the joy and rejoicing in Isaiah 35:2.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse implies a curse on those who rely on human strength, conflicting with the divine flourishing in Isaiah 35:2.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:8
Paul counts all things as loss to gain Christ, contradicting the abundance and glory shown in Isaiah 35:2.
Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,