Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 41:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 41:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 41:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will help get rid of all your fears and problems like the wind blowing away leaves. You will be happy and thank God for His help and love.

Isaiah 41:16: Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, [and] shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:25

Proverbs suggests that those who are generous will prosper, which contrasts with the destructive imagery of threshing and winnowing in Isaiah 41:16.

Proverbs 11:25: The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. [liberal...: Heb. soul of blessing]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love and bless enemies, contrary to the notion of destroying them like chaff in Isaiah 41:16.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises not to take revenge, conflicting with the active destruction described in Isaiah 41:16.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 1:20

States that human anger does not produce God's righteousness, contrasting with the triumph over enemies in Isaiah 41:16.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Indicates that those who take the sword will perish by it, which contradicts the victory over adversaries depicted in Isaiah 41:16.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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