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.