Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 59:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 59:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 59:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, Isaiah describes people making bad choices that can hurt themselves and others, like someone trying to use snake eggs or spider webs. It's a warning that doing wrong things will lead to trouble and danger.

Isaiah 59:5: They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. [cockatrice': or, adder's] [crushed...: or, sprinkled is as if there brake out a viper]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:9

They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, contradicting the destructive imagery of serpents' eggs in Isaiah 59:5.

Isaiah 11:9: They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

Contradiction with Romans 16:19

The verse speaks of being wise to what is good and simple concerning evil, contrasting the deceitful and harmful nature depicted in Isaiah 59:5.

Romans 16:19: For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. [simple: or, harmless]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:16

Jesus advises to be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves, which contrasts with the harmful nature of snake eggs as described in Isaiah 59:5.

Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:13

You will tread upon the lion and the cobra, portrays dominion over harmful creatures rather than harm from them as in Isaiah 59:5.

Psalm 91:13: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. [adder: or, asp]

Contradiction with Luke 10:19

Gives authority to overcome snakes, contrasting the threatening presence of serpents in Isaiah 59:5.

Luke 10:19: Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 59:5 could potentially be seen as containing harsh imagery that may conflict with ideas of forgiveness or kindness. It might challenge the idea of a consistently loving and compassionate message by using strong negative metaphors to describe wrongdoing. Some might find this difficult to reconcile with more positive aspects of biblical teachings.

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