Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the writer of the book, Christians understand this verse as saying that one day people will be so happy about what God has done that they will tell everyone how great He is and talk about all the good things He has done. They will thank God, say His name aloud, and make sure everyone knows how wonderful He is.

Isaiah 12:4: And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. [call...: or, proclaim]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

While Isaiah 12:4 encourages proclaiming God's deeds, Proverbs 27:2 advises letting others praise you instead of boasting about oneself.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Isaiah 12:4 urges speaking of God's works, but Ecclesiastes 5:2 advises caution in speaking, suggesting fewer words before God.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Isaiah 12:4 encourages making God's deeds known, but Matthew 6:1 warns against performing acts for the attention of others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
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