Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 38:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 38:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 38:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God sent a message to King Hezekiah through Isaiah, telling him to prepare for the end of his life because he was very sick and would not get better. It was a warning for Hezekiah to get everything ready and say goodbye.

Isaiah 38:1: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. [Set...: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:1-2

These verses suggest that keeping God's commandments can lead to long life and peace, contradicting the prediction of Hezekiah's imminent death in Isaiah 38:1.

Proverbs 3:1-2: My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse implies that honoring one's parents leads to long life, contradicting the message of impending death in Isaiah 38:1.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:13

Suggests that it will not be well with the wicked and that they will not prolong their days, whereas Isaiah 38:1 predicts a righteous king's death.

Ecclesiastes 8:13: But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:14-16

God promises long life to those who love Him, which contradicts Hezekiah's early death foretold in Isaiah 38:1.

Psalm 91:14-16: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
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