Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:12

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According to the prophet Isaiah, God is saying that He offers a special rest and a refreshing time for people who are tired. But sadly, some people choose not to listen to Him.

Isaiah 28:12: To whom he said, This [is] the rest [wherewith] ye may cause the weary to rest; and this [is] the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Contradicts Isaiah 28:12 by offering rest directly through Jesus, in contrast to not finding rest in Isaiah.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:1

Implies a promise of rest remains and should be pursued, contrasting with the lack of reception of rest in Isaiah.

Hebrews 4:1: Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:16

Suggests finding rest for souls through walking in the old paths, differing from the rejected rest in Isaiah 28:12.

Jeremiah 6:16: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where [is] the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Presents rest and salvation through returning and quietness, despite similar themes of unaccepted rest in Isaiah 28:12.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
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