Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 38:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 38:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 38:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, he felt very sad and worried because he thought he would die soon and miss out on living the rest of his life. He was afraid he wouldn't get to enjoy his days and do more things he loved.

Isaiah 38:10: I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:17

Isaiah 38:10 suggests the end of life, while Psalm 118:17 states that one will not die but live and declare the works of the Lord.

Psalm 118:17: I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Contradiction with John 11:25

Isaiah 38:10 speaks of going to the gates of the grave, whereas John 11:25 declares that belief in Jesus means one shall live even if they die.

John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:8

Isaiah 38:10 expresses a reluctance to enter the grave, while 2 Corinthians 5:8 shows a preference for being absent from the body to be present with the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:8: We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21-23

Isaiah 38:10 laments entering the gates of the grave, in contrast, Philippians 1:21-23 reflects on death as a gain and being with Christ as better.

Philippians 1:21-23: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
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