Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:5

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

According to Isaiah, God is upset with His people, like a gardener who is not happy with his vineyard. He decides to remove the protection around it, so it gets ruined and trampled on.

Isaiah 5:5: And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; [and] break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: [trodden...: Heb. for a treading]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:28

While Isaiah 5:5 speaks of destruction, Jeremiah 31:28 speaks of building and planting, emphasizing restoration.

Jeremiah 31:28: And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 80:14-15

Isaiah 5:5 mentions removing protection from the vineyard, whereas Psalm 80:14-15 is a plea for God to return and protect the vineyard.

Psalm 80:14-15: Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine;

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

In contrast to the removal of protection and support in Isaiah 5:5, Isaiah 54:10 speaks of God's unfailing covenant of peace and mercy.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:9

Isaiah 5:5 focuses on breaking down the wall of the vineyard, whereas Ezekiel 36:9 talks about God being for Israel and ensuring their prosperity.

Ezekiel 36:9: For, behold, I [am] for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:

Contradiction with Hosea 2:23

Isaiah 5:5 deals with judgment by removing protection, while Hosea 2:23 shows God's intention to restore and bless the people.

Hosea 2:23: And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to [them which were] not my people, Thou [art] my people; and they shall say, [Thou art] my God.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 5:5 describes a situation where protection and care are removed from a vineyard, leading to its destruction. A contradiction might arise if one sees this as inconsistent with the idea of always providing love and care. The conflict could be seen in the expectation of nurturing versus allowing harm to come as a consequence of actions or failure.

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