Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:2-3
These verses criticize the shepherds of Israel for neglecting and exploiting the flock, contradicting Isaiah 40:11 which presents a shepherd caring for and gently leading the flock.
Ezekiel 34:2-3: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:1-2
These verses predict woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep, contrasting with Isaiah 40:11 which describes a shepherd gathering and tending to the sheep with care.
Jeremiah 23:1-2: Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Zechariah 11:16
This verse describes a worthless shepherd who does not care for or heal the sheep, contradicting the nurturing and protective nature of the shepherd in Isaiah 40:11.
Zechariah 11:16: For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, [which] shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. [cut off: or, hidden] [feed: or, bear]