Contradiction with Genesis 9:2
This verse states that the fear and dread of humans will be upon all beasts, suggesting a hostile relationship with animals, contrasting with Isaiah 35:9 which describes a place of safety without predatory animals.
Genesis 9:2: And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:9
Jeremiah describes God’s heritage as a speckled bird surrounded by beasts, indicating danger and predation, which contradicts the peaceful imagery of Isaiah 35:9.
Jeremiah 12:9: Mine heritage [is] unto me [as] a speckled bird, the birds round about [are] against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. [speckled: or, taloned] [come to: or, cause them to come to]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:25
This verse mentions that God will remove evil beasts from the land, implying the presence of such threats, whereas Isaiah 35:9 states there will be no such danger.
Ezekiel 34:25: And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
Contradiction with Leviticus 26:6
This verse promises the removal of evil beasts from the land as a condition of peace, implying their existence, unlike Isaiah 35:9 which describes a way free of threats.
Leviticus 26:6: And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make [you] afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. [rid: Heb. cause to cease]