Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 5:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 5:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the people will be strong and loud like lions, capturing what they want, and no one will be able to stop them or save what they took.

Isaiah 5:29: Their roaring [shall be] like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry [it] away safe, and none shall deliver [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

This verse describes a peaceful kingdom where predators and prey coexist harmoniously, contradicting Isaiah 5:29's depiction of roaring, ravenous predators.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes a future where nations will no longer engage in war, contradicting the warlike imagery in Isaiah 5:29.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Portrays a time without pain or suffering, opposing the destructive force implied in Isaiah 5:29.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:2

Speaks of leading beside still waters, which contrasts with the turmoil suggested in Isaiah 5:29.

Psalm 23:2: 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 Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers, which contrasts with the violent imagery of Isaiah 5:29.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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