Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 5:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 5:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, just like fire burns up straw, bad people who ignore God's rules will lose everything and become like dust. They didn't listen to God, so they will not grow or be strong.

Isaiah 5:24: Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, [so] their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. [fire: Heb. tongue of fire]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:20

While Isaiah 5:24 speaks of destruction for those who reject God's law, Psalm 145:20 assures that the Lord preserves all who love Him, emphasizing protection rather than punishment.

Psalm 145:20: The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

Isaiah 5:24 promises destruction for the wicked, yet Proverbs 11:21 indicates that the wicked will not go unpunished, suggesting eventual justice rather than immediate destruction.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Contrasting with the assured destruction in Isaiah 5:24, Ezekiel 18:32 emphasizes God's desire for repentance and life for the wicked rather than their destruction.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Isaiah 5:24 speaks of swift destruction, but 2 Peter 3:9 highlights God's patience and desire for repentance, delaying judgment rather than hastening it.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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