Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 36:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 36:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 36:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, the people stayed quiet and didn't say anything because the king told them not to talk back. It's like when a parent says, "Don't answer," and the kids listen and stay silent.

Isaiah 36:21: But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

While Isaiah 36:21 describes being silent, Proverbs 15:1 emphasizes the power of a soft answer to diffuse anger, implying speech is valuable.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

This verse acknowledges a time to keep silent and a time to speak, suggesting speaking may be appropriate in certain situations, unlike the silence in Isaiah 36:21.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:19-20

Encourages speaking by trusting the Spirit to provide words, in contrast to the silence described in Isaiah 36:21.

Matthew 10:19-20: But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

Contradiction with Acts 18:9

God instructs not to be silent but to speak boldly, contrary to the silence heeded in Isaiah 36:21.

Acts 18:9: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
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