Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 3:3

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

According to Christian understanding, Isaiah was saying that God would take away important and wise people from a group because they weren't listening to Him. This means leaders, smart people, and good speakers would be gone, making it hard for the group to make good choices.

Isaiah 3:3: The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator. [the honourable...: Heb. a man eminent in countenance] [eloquent...: or, skilful of speech]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Contradicts Isaiah 3:3 by stating that counselors are necessary for safety, while Isaiah 3:3 implies their removal.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6

Refers to the everlasting nature of a counselor, whereas Isaiah 3:3 mentions the removal of the counselor.

Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Contradiction with Micah 4:9

Questions the absence of counselors, which contrasts with Isaiah 3:3 indicating their removal.

Micah 4:9: Now why dost thou cry out aloud? [is there] no king in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail.

Contradiction with John 14:16

Speaks of the giving of another counselor forever, which contradicts the idea of removing counselors in Isaiah 3:3.

John 14:16: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
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