Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 55:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 55:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 55:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is saying that He has chosen a special person to show everyone the right way and be a strong leader for them. This person is like a guide who helps people understand what God wants.

Isaiah 55:4: Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

Contradiction with Acts 13:22

This verse states David was raised as a king and a man after God's own heart, which emphasizes individual rulership rather than leadership established by divine appointment as mentioned in Isaiah 55:4.

Acts 13:22: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

Here, God acknowledges that the people have rejected Him as their king, contradicting the idea in Isaiah 55:4 where God appoints leadership, showing human divergence from divine order.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This passage indicates that God gave a king in anger and took him away in wrath, which contrasts with Isaiah 55:4's notion of an established and purposeful leader.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

God decides to tear the kingdom away from Solomon due to disobedience, showing a divergence from the enduring and steadfast leadership implied in Isaiah 55:4.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]
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