Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is showing the people that He will take away what they depend on, like food and water, to teach them to rely on Him. This is like when a parent takes away toys to help a child learn something really important.

Isaiah 3:1: For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water,

Contradiction with Matthew 6:26

This verse speaks of God's provision for His creatures, contradicting Isaiah 3:1 where God's support is withdrawn.

Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Here, God promises to supply all needs, contrasting with Isaiah 3:1's message of removal of supply.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

This verse opens with a declaration of not wanting, opposing the deprivation mentioned in Isaiah 3:1.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with James 1:17

States every good and perfect gift comes from God, differing from the divine withdrawal in Isaiah 3:1.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Genesis 22:14

Refers to God as the provider, in contrast to the removal of resources in Isaiah 3:1.

Genesis 22:14: And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said [to] this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. [Jehovahjireh: that is, The Lord will see, or, provide]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:8

Describes God as able to provide abundance, conflicting with Isaiah 3:1's portrayal of lack.

2 Corinthians 9:8: And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

Calls God the provider of everything for enjoyment, opposing Isaiah 3:1's message of taking away.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
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