Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is about asking God for help because someone has said unkind things about Him. It encourages people to pray to God, hoping He will hear and make things right.

Isaiah 37:4: It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up [thy] prayer for the remnant that is left. [left: Heb. found]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse advises believers to be anxious for nothing and to pray with thanksgiving, which contrasts with the plea for urgent intercession in Isaiah 37:4.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses emphasize trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly without relying on one's understanding, whereas Isaiah 37:4 involves seeking prophetic intervention for a specific understanding of God's will.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises not to worry about tomorrow, seemingly contradicting the immediate concern and fear expressed in Isaiah 37:4.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

This verse encourages standing still and seeing God's deliverance without needing external intercession, differing from Isaiah 37:4's request for prophetic guidance.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
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