Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 34:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 34:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 34:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God wants you to read His special book because everything He says will come true. He has made sure that all His promises will happen, and everything fits together perfectly.

Isaiah 34:16: Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

While Isaiah 34:16 emphasizes seeking the book of the Lord and its completeness, 2 Timothy 3:16 suggests that all scripture is inspired and profitable, implying a broader context beyond just the Book of the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5-6

Isaiah 34:16 mentions nothing shall want her mate, indicating completeness, but Proverbs warns against adding to God's words, implying the potential for human incompleteness.

Proverbs 30:5-6: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:18

Isaiah 34:16 emphasizes fulfillment, whereas Matthew suggests that not even the smallest letter will disappear, focusing on permanence rather than fulfillment.

Matthew 5:18: For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11

Isaiah 34:16 stresses completeness and fulfillment in gathering, while Isaiah 55:11 emphasizes that God's word will accomplish what He desires and highlights divine intention rather than just fulfillment.

Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
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