Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 26:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 26:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 26:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is like God telling His people to stay inside and be safe until the bad things happening outside are gone. It's a bit like when your mom or dad ask you to stay inside during a big storm until it's safe to come out.

Isaiah 26:20: Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14-16

Isaiah 26:20 talks about hiding, while Matthew 5:14-16 encourages letting your light shine before others.

Matthew 5:14-16: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with Acts 5:20

Isaiah 26:20 suggests going indoors and shutting the doors, whereas Acts 5:20 instructs going and standing in the Temple to speak to people.

Acts 5:20: Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19-20

While Isaiah 26:20 advises shutting oneself in, Matthew 28:19-20 commands going out to spread teachings to all nations.

Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:25

Isaiah 26:20 suggests isolating, whereas Hebrews 10:25 urges believers to gather together.

Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Contradiction with Luke 9:2-5

While Isaiah 26:20 speaks of entering your chambers, Luke 9:2-5 sends disciples out to preach and heal publicly.

Luke 9:2-5: And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Isaiah 26:20 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of facing challenges with courage and helping others during difficult times. The verse suggests seeking safety or protection away from trouble, which some might see as conflicting with the moral duty to confront problems head-on or assist those in need. This could be interpreted as a tension between self-preservation and moral responsibility to be present and supportive during crises.

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