Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God showed the people of Judah that their protection was gone, and on that day, they looked for strength and safety in their weapons and strong buildings.

Isaiah 22:8: And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah 22:8 speaks of exposing defenses and seeing a breach in the city, whereas Isaiah 2:4 speaks of peace, with nations not lifting up swords against each other.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Psalms 46:1

Isaiah 22:8 describes vulnerability and exposure, while Psalm 46:1 talks about God being a refuge and strength.

Psalms 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:19

Isaiah 22:8 depicts vulnerability, yet Jeremiah 1:19 assures that though there will be fights against the people, they shall not prevail because God is with them.

Jeremiah 1:19: And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Isaiah 22:8 implies exposure and defenselessness, whereas Matthew 10:34 suggests introduction of a sword or conflict rather than exposure due to lack of defense.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 38:11

Isaiah 22:8 speaks of removing the covering of Judah, while Ezekiel 38:11 discusses a land at rest and dwelling safely without bars or gates.

Ezekiel 38:11: And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to them that are at rest, that dwell safely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates, [safely: or, confidently]
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