Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is calling for people from all over the world to come back to Him, as a loving parent wants their children to come home. He is saying that no matter where they are, they are still His special family.

Isaiah 43:6: I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse speaks of Jesus bringing division rather than peace, contrasting with Isaiah 43:6's message of gathering and unity.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:6

It describes the scattering of Israel into exile, opposing the promise of gathering in Isaiah 43:6.

2 Kings 17:6: In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor [by] the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:27

Talks about God scattering the people among nations, which is contrary to the gathering theme of Isaiah 43:6.

Deuteronomy 4:27: And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:1-2

Condemns the scattering caused by shepherds, differing from the gathering in Isaiah 43:6.

Jeremiah 23:1-2: Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 12:15

Mention of God scattering Israel among nations, contradicting the gathering intention in Isaiah 43:6.

Ezekiel 12:15: And they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries.
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