Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that people were being mean and disrespectful to God by saying bad things and acting proud against Him. They were thinking they were better than the Holy One, who is God, and this is not right.

Isaiah 37:23: Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted [thy] voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? [even] against the Holy One of Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, contradicting Isaiah 37:23's depiction of defiance against God.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 42:2

This verse asserts that no purpose of God can be thwarted, contradicting the notion in Isaiah 37:23 that Hezekiah's enemies could oppose Him.

Job 42:2: I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. [no thought can be...: or, no thought of thine can be hindered]

Contradiction with Romans 9:20

This verse suggests that man should not question God, contradicting the prideful challenge posed to God in Isaiah 37:23.

Romans 9:20: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed [it], Why hast thou made me thus? [repliest...: or, answerest again, or, disputest with God?]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse states that the foolishness of God is wiser than men, contrasting with the arrogance in Isaiah 37:23.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
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