Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the people not to be scared of the mean things the king of Assyria's servants are saying because God is watching over them. They should trust that God will take care of everything.

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 Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, which contrasts with the implied relief at the downfall of enemies in Isaiah 37:6.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the notion of hearing a prophecy against enemies as in Isaiah 37:6.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse asserts that vengeance belongs to God, conflicting with Isaiah 37:6, where there is a direct intervention against enemies.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches to bless those who curse you, contradicting the sense of opposing enemies found in Isaiah 37:6.

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;
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