Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 36:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 36:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 36:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah asked Rabshakeh to speak in a language that only they could understand, so the people listening wouldn’t get scared. They wanted to keep the conversation secret from everyone else who was nearby.

Isaiah 36:11: Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand [it]: and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that [are] on the wall.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse suggests seeking counsel and guidance, while Isaiah 36:11 involves keeping counsel secret from the people.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:27

Jesus encourages speaking openly what is heard, contrary to Isaiah 36:11 where speech is requested to be in a language not understood by the masses.

Matthew 10:27: What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

Contradiction with Acts 26:26

Paul speaks openly because these things were not done in a corner, which contrasts Isaiah 36:11's approach to limit understanding to certain officials only.

Acts 26:26: For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:12

This verse emphasizes simplicity and godly sincerity, opposing the deceptive intention behind the request in Isaiah 36:11.

2 Corinthians 1:12: For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
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