Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1
Proverbs 20:1 warns about the deceitfulness and folly of wine, which contradicts Isaiah 56:12, where indulgence in wine is portrayed without caution.
Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
Ephesians 5:18 advises against drunkenness, highlighting a contradiction with Isaiah 56:12, where consuming wine is encouraged.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with Romans 13:13
Romans 13:13 speaks against drunkenness and revelry, opposing the encouragement found in Isaiah 56:12.
Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:21
Galatians 5:21 lists drunkenness as a sin that prevents inheriting the kingdom of God, which contrasts with the permissive attitude in Isaiah 56:12 about drinking.
Galatians 5:21: Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:10
1 Corinthians 6:10 states that drunkards will not inherit the kingdom of God, contrasting with the acceptance of drinking in Isaiah 56:12.
1 Corinthians 6:10: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:3
1 Peter 4:3 advises against living in debauchery and drunkenness, opposing the sentiment of Isaiah 56:12.
1 Peter 4:3: For the time past of [our] life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Isaiah 56:12 could be related to its message about indulgence and lack of foresight, which might conflict with values of moderation and responsibility. The verse suggests a focus on immediate pleasure without concern for the future. This attitude could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that emphasize self-control and planning.