Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 42:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 42:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 42:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is like a strong warrior who gets ready for battle and makes a loud noise to show He is powerful and will win against His enemies. This helps people know that God is very strong and can protect them.

Isaiah 42:13: The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. [prevail: or, behave himself mightily]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 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.

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

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

Isaiah 42:13 depicts God as a warrior, which might seem contradictory to other parts of the Bible that emphasize God’s nature as peaceful and loving. This can create tension for those trying to reconcile these different images of God's character.

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