Isaiah 28:20 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Isaiah, this verse means that God's people are not trusting Him enough, and trying to fix things on their own will not work well, like trying to sleep on a bed that's too small or covering up with a blanket that's too short. Isaiah is telling them they need to trust God to help them instead.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Offers rest and comfort, whereas Isaiah 28:20 suggests insufficiency and discomfort.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Speaks of lacking nothing, while Isaiah 28:20 suggests inadequacy.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

God shall supply all needs, unlike the insufficiency implied in Isaiah 28:20.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:18

Promises a peaceful dwelling place, contrary to the unease mentioned in Isaiah 28:20.

Isaiah 32:18: And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

Contradiction with John 10:10

Offers abundant life, whereas Isaiah 28:20 suggests lack.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:1

Dwelling in God's secret place suggests security, unlike the discomfort of Isaiah 28:20.

Psalm 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [abide: Heb. lodge]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:8

Suggests abundance in everything, contrasting the inadequacy in Isaiah 28:20.

2 Corinthians 9:8: And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work: