Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 38:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 38:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 38:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God spoke to him to give a message to someone special. It shows that God listens and sometimes talks to people through prophets like Isaiah.

Isaiah 38:4: Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying,

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

These verses suggest that one who doubts should not expect to receive anything from the Lord, which contrasts with Isaiah 38:4 where God responds to Hezekiah's prayer without mention of his faith or doubt.

James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Job 9:16

This verse implies that even if Job called and God responded, he would not believe God was truly listening, contrasting with the direct and affirming communication in Isaiah 38:4.

Job 9:16: If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Here, it suggests that God does not listen to cries, which contrasts with God's immediate response to Hezekiah in Isaiah 38:4.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Psalm 22:2

This verse portrays a sense of not being heard by God despite constant prayer, contradicting Hezekiah's immediate answer from God in Isaiah 38:4.

Psalm 22:2: O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. [am...: Heb. there is no silence to me]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

In these verses, Paul's request is denied by God, showing a contrast to God hearing and responding positively to Hezekiah's request in Isaiah 38:4.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9: For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
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