Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, the author of the book of Isaiah explains that when King Hezekiah's helpers went to see Isaiah, they were looking for God's advice and help. Isaiah was a prophet who would tell them what God wanted them to do.

Isaiah 37:5: So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

Contradiction with Isaiah 37:6

Contradicts Isaiah 37:5 by presenting a certainty of outcome rather than seeking advice.

Isaiah 37:6: And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

Contradicts Isaiah 37:5 by condemning those who seek counsel but not from the Lord.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

Contradicts Isaiah 37:5 by emphasizing the importance of following received counsel, as opposed to simply seeking it.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Contradicts Isaiah 37:5 by warning against trusting in human counsel rather than divine.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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