Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 4:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 4:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 4:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will keep His people safe and close, just like a caring protector. During the day, He will make a cloud to guide them, and at night, a bright fire will show them the way.

Isaiah 4:5: And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory [shall be] a defence. [upon all: or, above all] [defence: Heb. covering]

Contradiction with Exodus 13:21

Describes God leading with a pillar of cloud and fire, suggesting God's presence and guidance, similar in concept to Isaiah 4:5, not a contradiction.

Exodus 13:21: And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

Contradiction with Numbers 12:5

God descends in a pillar of cloud, aligning with the idea of God's presence in Isaiah 4:5, not a contradiction.

Numbers 12:5: And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood [in] the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:19-20

God's protective presence is shown with a cloud and fire, consistent with Isaiah 4:5, not a contradiction.

Exodus 14:19-20: And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:19

Speaks of no need for the sun or moon because God Himself is the everlasting light, which contrasts with the imagery of physical manifestations of God's presence in clouds and fire in Isaiah 4:5.

Isaiah 60:19: The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
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