Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 62:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 62:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 62:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God promises to His people that He will protect their food and drink from being taken by others. God is saying that their hard work will not be enjoyed by enemies anymore.

Isaiah 62:8: The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn [to be] meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: [Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:34

Jesus advises against swearing oaths at all, whereas Isaiah 62:8 depicts the Lord swearing by His strong arm.

Matthew 5:34: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Contradiction with James 5:12

James advises against swearing, encouraging simple yes or no, contradicting God's oath in Isaiah 62:8.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests living by the sword leads to perishing by it, opposing the idea of divine defense in Isaiah 62:8.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:13

It describes God's promise to Abraham, swearing by Himself, suggesting a unique instance, unlike the repetition implied in Isaiah 62:8.

Hebrews 6:13: For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to God, but Isaiah 62:8 implies divine responsibility for a community's protection.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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