Contradiction with Genesis 3:21
This verse describes God making garments of skin for Adam and Eve, which contradicts Isaiah 20:2 where God's command involves removing garments.
Genesis 3:21: Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:11
This verse prohibits Israelites from wearing clothing of mixed materials, emphasizing the importance of specific attire, contrasting Isaiah 20:2 where attire is disregarded entirely.
Deuteronomy 22:11: Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, [as] of woollen and linen together.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:18-19
These verses mention Samuel wearing a linen ephod, highlighting the importance of wearing special garments, contrasting with Isaiah 20:2's directive to go without them.
1 Samuel 2:18-19: But Samuel ministered before the LORD, [being] a child, girded with a linen ephod.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
Here, Jesus speaks of not worrying about clothing, yet implies clothing is a basic need, contrasting with Isaiah 20:2, which involves removing clothing as a divine command.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Revelation 3:18
This verse advises acquiring white garments to cover nakedness, contradicting Isaiah 20:2 where nakedness is commanded by God.
Revelation 3:18: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the unusual command given where a prophet is instructed to behave in a way that seems inappropriate or undignified, which could raise questions about the consistency of moral or ethical teachings in other parts of scripture.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Isaiah 20:2 might be seen in the instructions given, which could conflict with contemporary views on dignity and modesty. People today might find actions described there as inconsistent with respecting human dignity and self-respect, raising questions about why such extreme measures would be commanded.