Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 49:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 49:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 49:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made him special even before he was born to help bring people back to God. Even if things don't go as planned, God will still think he is important and will always help him.

Isaiah 49:5: And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb [to be] his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. [Though...: or, That Israel may be gathered to him, and I may, etc]

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:6

This verse expands the mission beyond just the tribes of Jacob to be a light to the Gentiles, suggesting a broader purpose.

Isaiah 49:6: And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. [It is...: or, Art thou lighter than that thou shouldest, etc] [preserved: or, desolations]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus claims he was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which seems to exclude the Gentiles.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 13:47

Paul and Barnabas apply Isaiah 49:6 to their mission to the Gentiles, suggesting a contradiction to focusing solely on Israel.

Acts 13:47: For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

Contradiction with Romans 11:13

Paul specifically addresses his ministry to the Gentiles, contrasting with the focus on Israel in Isaiah 49:5.

Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

The Great Commission instructs spreading the message to all nations, which broadens the focus beyond Israel.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Galatians 2:7-8

Distinction between Paul's mission to the Gentiles and Peter's to the Jews, showing the split focus not reflected in Isaiah 49:5.

Galatians 2:7-8: But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;
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