Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that even though other leaders have been in charge of them, they will only talk about and praise God. They want to remember that God is the most important leader in their lives.

Isaiah 26:13: O LORD our God, [other] lords beside thee have had dominion over us: [but] by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:24

This verse contradicts Isaiah 26:13 by stating that one cannot serve two masters, implying a singular devotion, whereas Isaiah 26:13 acknowledges serving multiple masters.

Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse contradicts Isaiah 26:13 by commanding that no other gods should be before God, contrary to acknowledging other masters.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

This verse urges choosing between serving God or Baal, suggesting exclusive devotion compared to serving other lords in Isaiah 26:13.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse points out the enmity with God through friendship with the world, contradicting the acknowledgment of other masters in Isaiah 26:13.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:5

This verse requires loving God with all the heart, soul, and might, conflicting with the divided allegiance in Isaiah 26:13.

Deuteronomy 6:5: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Isaiah 26:13 could involve the idea of serving multiple masters or authorities. This might conflict with teachings elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize the importance of serving only one God or being faithful to one authority. The inconsistency arises when considering the difficulty of dividing loyalty or devotion.

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