Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He will choose a special helper named Eliakim to do an important job. It's like when a teacher picks a student to be the line leader for a day.

Isaiah 22:20: And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6

This verse describes a child being born who will have dominion and titles of divinity, which contrasts with Isaiah 22:20, that speaks about a specific individual being appointed to a governmental position without divine titles.

Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight God's thoughts and ways being higher than humans, contrasting Isaiah 22:20 where a human is granted authority, suggesting a more direct divine ordination without the transfer from human to human authority.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting man, whereas Isaiah 22:20 depicts the appointment of Eliakim by divine choice, implying trust in human leadership chosen by God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This verse speaks of God being displeased with Israel's request for a king, which contradicts the implied divine approval of appointing a leader in Isaiah 22:20.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who humble themselves will be exalted, contrasting with the notion of being appointed to a position of power, as Eliakim was in Isaiah 22:20, without explicitly mentioning humility.

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