Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 27:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 27:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 27:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will help the people of Jacob grow strong like a tree, and Israel will be full of good things, spreading happiness everywhere like fruit growing all over the world.

Isaiah 27:6: He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:40-42

These verses talk about the wicked being gathered and burned, contrasting with the promise of flourishing and filling the world with fruit in Isaiah 27:6.

Matthew 13:40-42: As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:17

This verse speaks of destruction for those who do not listen, opposing the theme of growth and blessing in Isaiah 27:6.

Jeremiah 12:17: But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Hosea 9:16

Here, Ephraim is described as stricken and unfruitful, which contrasts with the fruitful promise in Isaiah 27:6.

Hosea 9:16: Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay [even] the beloved [fruit] of their womb. [the...: Heb. the desires]

Contradiction with Matthew 21:19

The cursing of the barren fig tree goes against the imagery of growth and fruitfulness in Isaiah 27:6.

Matthew 21:19: And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. [a fig tree: Gr. one fig tree]

Contradiction with Micah 5:14

This verse speaks of uprooting groves and cutting down, which contradicts the idea of planting and flourishing in Isaiah 27:6.

Micah 5:14: And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities. [cities: or, enemies]

Contradiction with John 15:6

The concept of branches being cast into the fire contrasts with the image of Israel blossoming and flourishing in Isaiah 27:6.

John 15:6: If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.
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