Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:15
This verse mentions that God will give pastors according to His heart, which implies active and attentive leaders, contrasting the "blind watchmen" described in Isaiah 56:10.
Jeremiah 3:15: And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:2
This verse urges leaders to shepherd the flock willingly and attentively, which contradicts the description of irresponsible leaders in Isaiah 56:10.
1 Peter 5:2: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight [thereof], not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [which...: or, as much as in you is]
Contradiction with Acts 20:28
This verse calls for overseers to be vigilant and caring for the church, opposing the idea of ignorant and negligent leaders in Isaiah 56:10.
Acts 20:28: Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 3:17
This verse appoints a watchman with the responsibility to hear and warn people from God, contradicting the description of blind and silent watchmen in Isaiah 56:10.
Ezekiel 3:17: Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
Contradiction with John 10:12-13
These verses describe a hireling who abandons the sheep, contrasting with the call for committed shepherds, opposing the ineffective nature of leaders mentioned in Isaiah 56:10.
John 10:12-13: But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.