Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 7:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 7:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 7:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God told the king from David's family that his enemies were joining together. This made the king and his people very scared, like trees shaking in the wind.

Isaiah 7:2: And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind. [is confederate...: Heb. resteth on]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Contradicts reliance on human power, emphasizing trust in divine aid.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Differs by denouncing trust in human strength and calling for reliance on God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Opposes seeking help from earthly alliances instead of trusting in God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Contradicts reliance on horses and chariots, emphasizing victory is from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
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