Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is very upset because people are hurting and treating poor people unfairly. He wants everyone to be kind and care for each other instead.

Isaiah 3:15: What mean ye [that] ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:16

Contradicts by highlighting that oppressing the poor to increase one's wealth ultimately leads to poverty, contrasting the behavior criticized in Isaiah 3:15.

Proverbs 22:16: He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:31

Emphasizes that oppressing the poor dishonors God, whereas Isaiah 3:15 depicts those crushing the poor as prompting divine judgment.

Proverbs 14:31: He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

Contradiction with James 2:6

Points out the wrongness of the rich oppressing the poor, indicating an expectation different from the societal injustice mentioned in Isaiah 3:15.

James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Indicates that kindness to the poor is seen by God as a loan He will repay, contrasting with the oppression denounced in Isaiah 3:15.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 22:29

Highlights the same injustice - oppression of the poor - and warns of divine retribution, implying that it should be avoided, contrary to the behavior stated in Isaiah 3:15.

Ezekiel 22:29: The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully. [oppression: or, deceit] [wrongfully: Heb. without right]
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