Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that people who do bad things will be put in a place like a prison for a long time, and later someone will check on them to see what will happen next. This is like being in timeout and then having someone come to see if you're ready to come out.

Isaiah 24:22: And they shall be gathered together, [as] prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited. [as prisoners...: Heb. with the gathering of prisoners] [pit: or, dungeon] [visited: or, found wanting]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

While Isaiah 24:22 speaks of punishment reserved for a collective, Ezekiel 18:20 emphasizes individual accountability for sin.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

Contradicts the idea of being imprisoned as it promises cleansing and forgiveness instead of punishment.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with John 3:17

Indicates that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, contradicting the concept of punishment seen in Isaiah 24:22.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Emphasizes mercy triumphing over judgment, contrary to the punishment theme in Isaiah 24:22.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Declares no condemnation for those in Christ, contradicting the notion of being gathered for punishment.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 24:22 speaks about punishment and imprisonment before eventual release. A potential contradiction could be in comparing this with biblical teachings on final judgment and eternal punishment, such as in the New Testament where some texts emphasize a final, eternal separation rather than eventual release. This could create tension in interpretations regarding the nature of divine justice and the fate of the wicked.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in Isaiah 24:22 could be the idea of punishment and imprisonment, which might conflict with the concepts of mercy and forgiveness. Some people might wonder how a loving and forgiving God could also be one who punishes severely. This tension between justice and mercy can be seen as a moral conflict.

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