Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that even if people plant a lot of grapevines or seeds, they will only get a little bit of fruit or grain in return. It's like when you work hard on something, but don't get much back because of bad choices.

Isaiah 5:10: Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Psalm 1:3 speaks of the righteous being like a tree planted by rivers, yielding fruit in its season, and prospering, contrasting with Isaiah 5:10 which depicts a lack of yield and scarcity.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with John 15:5

In John 15:5, Jesus states that those who abide in Him will bear much fruit, contradicting Isaiah 5:10 where much effort results in little yield.

John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]

Contradiction with Genesis 26:12

Genesis 26:12 describes Isaac sowing in a land and reaping a hundredfold because the Lord blessed him, whereas Isaiah 5:10 emphasizes minimal returns despite the effort.

Genesis 26:12: Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. [received: Heb. found]
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