Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is going to let a big, powerful river come, like when the king of Assyria and his army come to take over everything. Just like how water can cover everything, this king and his army will spread everywhere.

Isaiah 8:7: Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, [even] the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:

Contradiction with Psalm 93:4

While Isaiah 8:7 illustrates the Assyrian invasion as a powerful flood, Psalm 93:4 emphasizes God's might being greater than the roaring seas, contradicting the power attributed to earthly forces.

Psalm 93:4: The LORD on high [is] mightier than the noise of many waters, [yea, than] the mighty waves of the sea.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-3

These verses assert God as a refuge and strength that alleviates fear, even when waters roar, contrasting the overwhelming fear and destruction described in Isaiah 8:7.

Psalm 46:1-3: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Matthew 8:26

In this verse, Jesus calms the stormy seas, showcasing divine authority over natural elements, contradicting Isaiah 8:7, which depicts a flood as an uncontrolled instrument of God's judgment.

Matthew 8:26: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Contradiction with Revelation 17:15

Here, waters symbolize peoples and multitudes, a contrasting metaphor to Isaiah 8:7 where waters are used to represent the invading Assyrian forces.

Revelation 17:15: And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
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