Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 65:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 65:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 65:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises a happy future where people will have their own homes to live in and gardens to enjoy, where they can eat food they grew themselves. This means everyone will be safe and have what they need.

Isaiah 65:21: And they shall build houses, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Job 1:21

This verse emphasizes the transient nature of possessions and life, in contrast to Isaiah 65:21's promise of stability and longevity in enjoying the fruits of one's labor.

Job 1:21: And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:18-19

Highlights the futility of labor, as one's work might be left to someone who hasn't worked for it, contradicting Isaiah 65:21's assurance that people will enjoy the work of their own hands.

Ecclesiastes 2:18-19: Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me. [taken: Heb. laboured]

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Speaks to the uncertainty of life and future plans, conflicting with Isaiah 65:21's vision of certain and lasting establishment in one's labor and habitation.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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