Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 55:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 55:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 55:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will help you call people you don't know, and many others who don't know you will come running to you. This happens because God makes you special and important.

Isaiah 55:5: Behold, thou shalt call a nation [that] thou knowest not, and nations [that] knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Isaiah 55:5 speaks of a nation that did not know God being called, whereas Matthew 15:24 states Jesus' mission was only to the lost sheep of Israel, suggesting a more exclusive focus.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

Isaiah 55:5 implies a calling of other nations, while Deuteronomy 7:6 emphasizes Israel as God's chosen people, implying exclusivity.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Amos 3:2

Isaiah 55:5 suggests a broader outreach, whereas Amos 3:2 states that only Israel was known by God among all families of the earth, reinforcing exclusivity.

Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]

Contradiction with Acts 2:39

Isaiah 55:5 alludes to unspecified nations being called, while Acts 2:39 limits the promise to those afar off whom God shall call, which may not include all nations.

Acts 2:39: For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call.
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