Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 19:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 19:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 19:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that when the people in Egypt are in trouble and ask God for help, He will send them a special hero to save them and take away their problems. It's like when you're scared or sad, and someone really strong and kind comes to help you feel better.

Isaiah 19:20: And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the LORD because of the oppressors, and he shall send them a saviour, and a great one, and he shall deliver them.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17

This verse suggests that God will hide His face and not help His people, contradicting Isaiah 19:20 where God sends a savior to deliver them.

Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

This verse mentions that even when cries and shouts for help are made, God shuts out prayer, which contrasts with Isaiah 19:20 where cries for help result in divine intervention.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Psalm 88:14

This verse questions why God hides His face and ignores distress, opposing Isaiah 19:20 where God responds to the cries for help.

Psalm 88:14: LORD, why castest thou off my soul? [why] hidest thou thy face from me?

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse explains that iniquities cause a separation between the people and God, contradicting Isaiah 19:20 where God hears and helps despite iniquities.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
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