Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 42:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 42:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 42:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse is asking who will really listen and pay attention to important teachings about what will happen in the future. It's like when someone is calling for us to pay attention to something really important and asking who will be ready to hear it.

Isaiah 42:23: Who among you will give ear to this? [who] will hearken and hear for the time to come? [for...: Heb. for the after time?]

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse emphasizes being quick to hear, which contrasts with the idea in Isaiah 42:23 of who will listen and hear for the time to come.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:24

This verse talks about people refusing to hear, contradicting the call to hearken in Isaiah 42:23.

Proverbs 1:24: Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
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