Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 42:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 42:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 42:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God has been quiet and patient for a long time, but now He is ready to act powerfully and make big changes, like a mother having a baby.

Isaiah 42:14: I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, [and] refrained myself: [now] will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. [devour: Heb. swallow, or, sup up]

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

This verse states that God does not slumber or sleep, which contrasts with Isaiah 42:14 where God is depicted as having held His peace and refrained from action.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

This verse says God's eyes are too pure to look on evil, which can contradict Isaiah 42:14 where God's silence and restraint may imply tolerance of wrongdoing.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse indicates that God is not slow in fulfilling promises but is patient, unlike Isaiah 42:14 which could suggest God has delayed actions or been inactive.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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