Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises that some people will be saved and will come from Jerusalem and Mount Zion. God’s strong love and energy will make this happen.

Isaiah 37:32: For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this. [they...: Heb. the escaping]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse speaks of the Lord fighting for Israel, which can be seen as a differing approach compared to the prosperity and survival through the remnant mentioned in Isaiah 37:32.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 16:25

Emphasizes losing life to save it, which contrasts with Isaiah 37:32's focus on the preservation of a remnant for survival and continuity.

Matthew 16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

Talks about God relenting regarding calamity if a nation repents, somewhat in contrast to the assured outcome for Zion mentioned in Isaiah 37:32 irrespective of repentance.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31

Introduces a new covenant, suggesting a departure from traditional promises like those in Isaiah 37:32 about the enduring remnant of Israel.

Jeremiah 31:31: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Romans 9:27

References the remnant being saved, a notion that can contrast with the prosperity of Zion indicated in Isaiah 37:32, as salvation implies persecution or judgment has occurred.

Romans 9:27: Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

God regrets making Saul king, which shows a side of divine changeability, contrasting with the steadfast promise of survival in Isaiah 37:32.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
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