Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, bad people are like an ocean that is always stormy, tossing around mud and dirt because it can never be calm or peaceful. This means that people who do wrong things often feel messy and upset inside.

Isaiah 57:20: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

This verse offers rest to those who are troubled, contrasting with Isaiah 57:20, which describes the wicked as unable to find rest.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

This verse speaks of the peace of God guarding hearts and minds, contradicting the restless sea imagery of Isaiah 57:20.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus promises peace, contrasting with the lack of peace mentioned for the wicked in Isaiah 57:20.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:2-3

These verses describe being led beside still waters and soul restoration, contrasting with the tumultuous sea analogy in Isaiah 57:20.

Psalm 23:2-3: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass] [still...: Heb. waters of quietness]

Contradiction with Romans 5:1

This verse mentions having peace with God through faith, which contrasts with the lack of peace described in Isaiah 57:20.

Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Contradiction with Colossians 3:15

This verse speaks of the peace of Christ ruling in hearts, which contradicts the restlessness found in Isaiah 57:20.

Colossians 3:15: And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

States that God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, unlike the troubled sea metaphor for the wicked in Isaiah 57:20.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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