Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 51:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 51:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 51:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is upset with the people, and they are in trouble, feeling lost like a trapped animal. They are lying down everywhere because they are tired and scared from God’s anger.

Isaiah 51:20: Thy sons have fainted, they lie at the head of all the streets, as a wild bull in a net: they are full of the fury of the LORD, the rebuke of thy God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse describes peace and harmony, contrasting with Isaiah 51:20's depiction of destruction and violence.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares and no more war, opposing the imagery of battle and desolation in Isaiah 51:20.

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]

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it talks about ending wars and living in peace, which is at odds with the turmoil described in Isaiah 51:20.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, which contradicts the scene of conflict suggested in Isaiah 51:20.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peacefully with all men, opposite to the scene of hostility in Isaiah 51:20.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:11

The meek shall inherit the earth and delight in peace, opposing the turmoil in Isaiah 51:20.

Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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