Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 36:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 36:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 36:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian interpretations, Isaiah warns people not to let King Hezekiah tell them to trust God when he says God will save the city from the king of Assyria. This means that some people didn't believe God would protect them, even if King Hezekiah said so.

Isaiah 36:15: Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse contradicts Isaiah 36:15 as it states that those who trust in man are cursed, whereas Isaiah 36:15 implies a trust in human leadership.

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 Psalm 146:3

This verse advises against putting trust in princes or human beings, which contrasts with the encouragement in Isaiah 36:15 to rely on human assurances.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on human understanding, which contradicts the reliance on human assurances in Isaiah 36:15.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against seeking help from Egypt and trusting in horses and chariots instead of looking to the Lord, presenting a contradiction to the theme of relying on human assurances in Isaiah 36:15.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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