Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 7:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 7:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 7:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this means that there will be a time when all the nice gardens full of grapevines will turn into places with prickly bushes and weeds. This shows that something bad is happening, and things that were once valuable and nice are becoming ruined and sad.

Isaiah 7:23: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] every place shall be, where there were a thousand vines at a thousand silverlings, it shall [even] be for briers and thorns.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:21

This verse states that the land shall be full of trees, implying abundance, whereas Isaiah 7:23 suggests there will be lack, as it speaks of neglected land and thorns.

Isaiah 60:21: Thy people also [shall be] all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:15

This verse describes the wilderness becoming fruitful, in contrast to Isaiah 7:23, which depicts a scenario where fertile land becomes overrun with thorns and briers.

Isaiah 32:15: Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.

Contradiction with Psalm 107:35

It talks about turning a dry land into water springs, which contradicts Isaiah 7:23 where fertile land turns barren.

Psalm 107:35: He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35

The verse suggests the land that was desolate will become like the garden of Eden, opposing the imagery of desolation in Isaiah 7:23.

Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:5

It talks about planting vineyards and enjoying the fruit, contrary to Isaiah 7:23 where vineyards will be replaced with thorny plants.

Jeremiah 31:5: Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat [them] as common things. [eat...: Heb. profane them]
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