Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, while a king was praying to his god in a temple, his two sons attacked and killed him. After that, another son named Esarhaddon became the new king.

Isaiah 37:38: And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead. [Armenia: Heb. Ararat]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:26

This verse emphasizes fear of the Lord as strong confidence, contrasting with the act of betrayal and assassination in Isaiah 37:38.

Proverbs 14:26: In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse's commandment "Thou shalt not kill" is contradicted by the act of murder in Isaiah 37:38.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

The command to love and pray for enemies contradicts the violent resolution in Isaiah 37:38.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

The directive to leave vengeance to God contradicts the personal revenge taken in Isaiah 37:38.

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 1 John 3:15

Equating hate with murder contradicts the physical act of murder seen in Isaiah 37:38.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse warns that those who use the sword will perish by the sword, which contrasts with the murder using a sword in Isaiah 37:38.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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