Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 7:7

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

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is saying that the bad plans people have will not happen because He has the power to stop them. It's like when someone tries to build a sandcastle and a wave comes and washes it away—God is the wave that makes sure the bad plans don't work.

Isaiah 7:7: Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:24

This verse states that the Lord of hosts has sworn, "Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass," which seems to contradict Isaiah 7:7, where it is declared, "It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass," suggesting Isaiah 7:7's assurance something will not happen.

Isaiah 14:24: The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, [so] shall it stand:

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse implies that God does not change His mind like humans do, yet Isaiah 7:7 could be seen as God changing an expected outcome, offering a potential contradiction.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

It mentions that many are the plans in a person's heart, but only the Lord’s purpose prevails, suggesting human plans will fail, yet Isaiah 7:7 implies certainty of an event not occurring.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 24:14

States that God will act without sparing, relenting or changing and that His judgments will stand, which might contradict the implication in Isaiah 7:7 of a shift in expected event.

Ezekiel 24:14: I the LORD have spoken [it]: it shall come to pass, and I will do [it]; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord GOD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:24

It mentions that the fierce anger of the Lord shall not return until he has fulfilled the intentions of his heart, implying certainty in execution of divine plans, potentially contrasting with Isaiah 7:7’s prediction of non-fulfillment.

Jeremiah 30:24: The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done [it], and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:11

Describes the counsel of the Lord standing forever, seemingly conflicting with Isaiah 7:7 where a spoken outcome will not stand nor come to pass.

Psalm 33:11: The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [to all...: Heb. to generation and generation]
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