Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 36:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 36:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 36:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is like when someone wants to make a deal with you, asking for a promise or something important, while offering you many horses if you can find people to ride them. It shows how a big king tried to make people agree to his offer by giving them something tempting.

Isaiah 36:8: Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them. [pledges: or, hostages]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against seeking help from Egypt, contradicting Isaiah 36:8 where an alliance is seemingly encouraged.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:3

States that trusting in Egypt will lead to shame, contrasting with the implication in Isaiah 36:8 of relying on Egypt.

Isaiah 30:3: Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt [your] confusion.

Contradiction with Isaiah 20:5

Describes how those who rely on Egypt will be dismayed and ashamed, opposing Isaiah 36:8's suggestion of allying with Egypt.

Isaiah 20:5: And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:7

Declares Egypt's help is worthless, contradicting the offer in Isaiah 36:8.

Isaiah 30:7: For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength [is] to sit still. [concerning...: or, to her]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 37:7-8

Foretells the failure of Egyptian aid, which opposes the trust in Egypt seen in Isaiah 36:8.

Jeremiah 37:7-8: Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you unto me to enquire of me; Behold, Pharaoh's army, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land.
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