Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is telling people not to join others in being scared or worried about secret plans. Instead, they should stay calm and trust in Him.

Isaiah 8:12: Say ye not, A confederacy, to all [them to] whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.

Contradiction with Numbers 13:30

Encourages confidence in the face of opposition, whereas Isaiah 8:12 advises against following what others fear.

Numbers 13:30: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trusting in the Lord over personal understanding, while Isaiah 8:12 warns against fearing conspiracies as others do.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:28

Instructs to fear God instead of fearing man, contrasting with Isaiah 8:12's caution against fear based on others' beliefs.

Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Offers peace and discourages fear, while Isaiah 8:12 advises against spreading fear rather than comforting.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

States perfect love casts out fear, differing from Isaiah 8:12's focus on instructing not to fear as others do.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
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