Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God says that the people of Jerusalem, like a young girl, are not afraid and are making fun of the big, scary enemy. They are showing they trust God to protect them.

Isaiah 37:22: This [is] the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, [and] laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of peace among nations, whereas Isaiah 37:22 deals with the mocking of Assyria by Jerusalem.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse encourages turning the other cheek in response to an adversary, contrasting with the defiant ridicule in Isaiah 37:22.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs not to seek personal vengeance, different from the taunting portrayed in Isaiah 37:22.

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 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, whereas Isaiah 37:22 shows delight in the downfall of Assyria.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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