Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God was telling the people that soldiers from Elam and Kir were getting ready for battle. They had bows, arrows, and chariots to fight, showing that trouble was coming.

Isaiah 22:6: And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men [and] horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield. [uncovered: Heb. made naked]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:17

This verse states that Pharaoh with his army will not help in war, contradicting the idea of Elam and Kir bearing the quiver for support in battle as mentioned in Isaiah 22:6.

Ezekiel 17:17: Neither shall Pharaoh with [his] mighty army and great company make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many persons:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 51:11

This verse calls for the Medes to prepare against Babylon, suggesting they are allies rather than opponents, contrary to the portrayal of Elam (associated with the Medes) preparing for war against Jerusalem in Isaiah 22:6.

Jeremiah 51:11: Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device [is] against Babylon, to destroy it; because it [is] the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple. [bright: Heb. pure]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:32

This verse asserts that the Assyrian king will not shoot an arrow in Jerusalem, which contrasts with the presence of Elam and Kir with quivers and bows in Isaiah 22:6, implying a readiness for battle against the city.

2 Kings 19:32: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.
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