Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 11:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 11:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 11:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse talks about someone special from Jesse's family who will be like a bright flag for everyone to see. People from all over, even those who are not part of the family, will come to him, and being with him will be wonderful and full of peace.

Isaiah 11:10: And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. [glorious: Heb. glory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11

This verse emphasizes that God will not make a full end of Israel, while Isaiah 11:10 suggests a gathering of nations, potentially beyond Israel only.

Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

In this verse, Jesus states he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which could contrast with Isaiah 11:10's inclusivity of Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Jesus instructs his disciples not to go to the Gentiles, conflicting with the universal gathering implied in Isaiah 11:10.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

This verse highlights the special chosen status of Israel, which might seem exclusive compared to the unifying theme in Isaiah 11:10.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

The exclusivity in the blessings upon those who bless Israel implies a different dynamic than a universal gathering.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
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