Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 47:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 47:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 47:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the people who have done many wrong things, like using magic, that they will face a lot of sadness and lose what they love very quickly. It is a warning that bad actions can bring bad things to happen.

Isaiah 47:9: But these two [things] shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, [and] for the great abundance of thine enchantments.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse promises protection and prosperity to God's servants, contradicting the judgment and loss described in Isaiah 47:9.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse promises protection from evil and disasters, which contradicts the sudden calamities described in Isaiah 47:9.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

Promises God’s protection in hardships, contradicting the prediction of unmitigated disaster in Isaiah 47:9.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:13

Promises abundance to God’s servants, contradicting the prediction of loss in Isaiah 47:9.

Isaiah 65:13: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Speaks of God’s plans for prosperity and not for calamity, which contradicts the disaster proclaimed in Isaiah 47:9.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Describes comfort and protection even in the valley of death, contrasting the calamity and loss in Isaiah 47:9.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Job 5:19

Promises deliverance from six troubles and protection from evil, contradicting the sudden destruction in Isaiah 47:9.

Job 5:19: He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Affirms God will never forsake His followers, contrasting the abandonment implied in the disaster of Isaiah 47:9.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

States that all things work together for good for those who love God, contradicting the unrelievable misfortune in Isaiah 47:9.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:5

Talks about God's power protecting believers, which contrasts with the inevitable devastation foretold in Isaiah 47:9.

1 Peter 1:5: Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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