Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 19:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 19:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 19:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that one day there will be a special place in Egypt to worship God, and a tall sign at the border to show everyone that God is important there. It tells us that even in different countries, people will know and honor God.

Isaiah 19:19: In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

These verses instruct that offerings should be made at the designated place chosen by God, which could contradict with establishing an altar in Egypt as mentioned in Isaiah 19:19.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

These verses emphasize the importance of obedience over sacrifices, which could contradict the idea of building an altar for sacrifices in Egypt in Isaiah 19:19.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with John 4:21

This verse suggests a move away from localized worship sites, contradicting the idea of setting up an altar in a specific location as mentioned in Isaiah 19:19.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse indicates that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, potentially contradicting the idea of setting up an altar in Egypt in Isaiah 19:19.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
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