Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6
This verse speaks of Israel as a holy people chosen by God above all others, which contradicts Isaiah 19:25's inclusive blessing on Egypt and Assyria alongside Israel.
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 Matthew 15:24
This verse depicts Jesus expressing his mission only to the lost sheep of Israel, contrasting with the inclusive blessing of other nations in Isaiah 19:25.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
This verse states that God has known only Israel among all families of the earth, contradicting the shared blessed status of Egypt and Assyria in Isaiah 19:25.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
Contradiction with Romans 9:4-5
These verses emphasize the unique privileges and covenants granted to Israel, which contradict the idea of an equal blessing on Egypt and Assyria expressed in Isaiah 19:25.
Romans 9:4-5: Who are Israelites; to whom [pertaineth] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service [of God], and the promises; [covenants: or, testaments]
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that God blesses nations outside of Israel, which can seem to contradict the idea of Israel as God's chosen people. Some might see a conflict here because it implies that God has a special plan or blessing for other nations as well, which could appear to dilute the unique status of Israel. However, others interpret it as showing God's love and plan for all humanity.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 19:25 mentions a blessing on Egypt and Assyria, which might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that describe these nations as enemies of Israel. This could cause confusion about how these nations are perceived in different contexts within the scripture.
Paradox #3
The verse in question might be seen as contradictory because Isaiah typically prophecies about judgments on nations like Egypt and Assyria. Yet, this verse presents these nations alongside Israel, blessed by God. This is inconsistent with earlier passages where these nations are enemies or subjects of God's wrath. Such a shift might be confusing, showing how roles and perceptions of nations can change over time in biblical narratives.