Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 38:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 38:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 38:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means someone was feeling very sad and worried, like a little bird making noises and looking up to God for help. They were asking God to come and take care of them because they felt troubled.

Isaiah 38:14: Like a crane [or] a swallow, so did I chatter: I did mourn as a dove: mine eyes fail [with looking] upward: O LORD, I am oppressed; undertake for me. [undertake...: or, ease me]

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse expresses the joy and favor of God after mourning, whereas Isaiah 38:14 describes a cry of distress without mentioning relief or favor.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses speak about being troubled but not in despair, whereas Isaiah 38:14 conveys a sense of helplessness and despair.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

These verses encourage peace and thankfulness through prayer, contrasting with the anxiety and lamentation reflected in Isaiah 38:14.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse emphasizes that all things work for good for those who love God, conflicting with the despondency and plea for help in Isaiah 38:14.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse speaks of renewed strength and hope, which contrasts with the frailty and hopeless pleading depicted in Isaiah 38:14.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
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