Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 37:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 37:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 37:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, when the Assyrian king heard that the king of Ethiopia was coming to fight against him, he sent a message to the king of Judah, Hezekiah. This was to warn or tell Hezekiah about the new threat.

Isaiah 37:9: And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard [it], he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom or counsel against the Lord, contrasting with the reliance on human alliances seen in Isaiah 37:9.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man and making flesh one's strength, which contrasts with seeking help from other nations in Isaiah 37:9.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8-9

These verses emphasize trusting in the Lord rather than in princes or humans, contradicting the alliance sought for human protection in Isaiah 37:9.

Psalm 118:8-9: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
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