Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling his helper to go and talk to a man named Shebna, who is in charge of important things in the house. God wants Isaiah to give Shebna an important message.

Isaiah 22:15: Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, [even] unto Shebna, which [is] over the house, [and say],

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:29

Illustrates unworthiness and the downfall of those who do not stand before kings, contradicting Isaiah 22:15's association with authority.

Proverbs 22:29: Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men]. [mean...: Heb. obscure men]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:5-6

Discusses the folly of placing an unworthy person in a position of power, contrasting with the implied significance of Shebna's role in Isaiah 22:15.

Ecclesiastes 10:5-6: There is an evil [which] I have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler: [from: Heb. from before]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

States that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, opposing the idea of Shebna's self-importance in Isaiah 22:15.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

Reinforces humility, which contrasts with the position and presumably the pride of Shebna mentioned in Isaiah 22:15.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Suggests God opposes the proud, which contradicts the sense of authority found in Isaiah 22:15 regarding Shebna's position.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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