Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 35:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 35:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 35:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that everything will become very beautiful and happy, like flowers and pretty places, because God will show how wonderful and powerful He is. People will see this and be filled with joy and singing.

Isaiah 35:2: It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, [and] the excellency of our God.

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,
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