Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 41:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 41:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 41:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is helping someone go after their enemies and keep them safe, even when they travel on new paths. This shows how God protects and guides people.

Isaiah 41:3: He pursued them, [and] passed safely; [even] by the way [that] he had not gone with his feet. [safely: Heb. in peace]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Isaiah 41:3 speaks to overcoming enemies, Matthew 5:44 commands love for enemies, presenting a contrast in approach.

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

Isaiah 41:3 implies personal action against foes, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches leaving vengeance to God, contradicting by removing personal intervention.

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 Luke 6:27

In contrast to the notion of pursuing enemies in Isaiah 41:3, Luke 6:27 directs actions of goodness towards them, offering a pacifistic viewpoint.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

This passage suggests providing for enemies, which contradicts the idea of pursuing them until their defeat as seen in Isaiah 41:3.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Suggests returning lost property to enemies, opposing the aggressive stance in Isaiah 41:3 towards adversaries.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13

Encourages forgiveness towards grievances, which contradicts the pursuit of enemies implied in Isaiah 41:3.

Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
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