Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that because the enemy was mean and noisy, He will stop them and make them go back where they came from. It's like God is telling the bad guys that they can't continue being mean and need to go home.

Isaiah 37:29: Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse states that a man's heart devises his way, but the Lord directs his steps, suggesting a collaboration rather than direct control.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:29

This verse says God made man upright, but they have sought out many inventions, implying human agency over divine restraint.

Ecclesiastes 7:29: Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse implies God has plans to prosper humanity, whereas Isaiah 37:29 indicates a more immediate act of divine intervention and control.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus invites people to come to him for rest, presenting a depiction of gentle guidance rather than forceful restraint as in Isaiah 37:29.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Luke 22:32

Jesus prays for Peter's faith, showing reliance on spiritual encouragement over direct reproof or constraint.

Luke 22:32: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
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