Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 49:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 49:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 49:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that bringing back the people of Israel is important, but He also wants to make a special helper who will be a bright light to everyone in the world, showing them the way to be saved. So, God's plan is for this helper to bring His love and happiness to every person, no matter where they live.

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

This verse states Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, while Isaiah 49:6 speaks of being a light to 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 13:46

This verse indicates that the word of God was first to be spoken to the Jews, not the Gentiles, in contrast to Isaiah 49:6’s emphasis on reaching out to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Romans 15:8

This verse suggests Christ was a minister to the Jews to confirm promises made to the patriarchs, which appears more limited compared to Isaiah 49:6's broader mission to the Gentiles.

Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:

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