Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 53:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 53:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 53:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that God's special servant was unfairly taken away and punished, even though he had done nothing wrong, because he was taking the blame for the wrong things other people did. It shows how much he cared for others, even if it meant he had to suffer.

Isaiah 53:8: He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. [from prison...: or, away by distress and judgment: but, etc] [was he...: Heb. was the stroke upon him]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting the vicarious suffering described in Isaiah 53:8.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse condemns justifying the wicked or condemning the righteous, contradicting the idea of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53:8 bearing punishment for others.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse declares that each person shall be put to death for their own sin, contradicting the notion of Isaiah 53:8 where one suffers for the sins of others.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:18

This verse implies the wicked are ransom for the righteous, contradicting Isaiah 53:8 where a righteous servant suffers instead of the wicked.

Proverbs 21:18: The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.

Paradox #1

Some people might see a contradiction with this verse when comparing it to the New Testament accounts of Jesus' trial and crucifixion. The Old Testament passage might be interpreted as suggesting an unfair or unjust treatment, which some might contrast with the New Testament perspective that presents these events as part of a divine plan. This could raise questions about justice and divine intention.

Paradox #2

Isaiah 53:8 is often interpreted as referring to the suffering and unjust treatment of a servant of God, traditionally understood by Christians to be about Jesus. A contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the concept of an innocent person suffering and being punished for the transgressions of others, which challenges the idea of individual justice and responsibility. This can seem inconsistent with the belief in a just and fair God if an innocent suffers on behalf of the guilty.

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