Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 56:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 56:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 56:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises to bring everyone to His special place and make them happy in His house where people pray. This means God welcomes everyone, and their gifts to Him will always be accepted because His house is for everyone who wants to pray.

Isaiah 56:7: Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses instruct the disciples not to go to the Gentiles or Samaritans, which contradicts Isaiah 56:7's inclusion of foreigners.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with John 4:22

This verse emphasizes salvation coming from the Jews, contradicting Isaiah 56:7's message of inclusion for all peoples.

John 4:22: Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contradicting the acceptance of all nations in Isaiah 56:7.

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 10:28

Initially, it was considered unlawful to associate with non-Jews, contrary to the openness in Isaiah 56:7.

Acts 10:28: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
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