Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 56:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 56:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 56:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse tells us that God is warning about danger coming. It's like He is telling the animals to come and eat because people are not doing what they should do.

Isaiah 56:9: All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, [yea], all ye beasts in the forest.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:1

Warns pastors who destroy and scatter the sheep, unlike Isaiah 56:9 which invites beasts to devour.

Jeremiah 23:1: Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:8

Condemns the shepherds for allowing flocks to be devoured, whereas Isaiah 56:9 calls the beasts to devour.

Ezekiel 34:8: [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because [there was] no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; [because...: or, without a shepherd]

Contradiction with Zechariah 11:17

Woe to the idle shepherd that leaves the flock, contrasted with Isaiah 56:9 inviting beasts.

Zechariah 11:17: Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword [shall be] upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

Advises caution against false prophets in sheep's clothing, unlike in Isaiah 56:9, where beasts are invited.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with John 10:12

Describes a hireling who allows the wolf to snatch the sheep, unlike Isaiah 56:9, where beasts are called.

John 10:12: 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.

Contradiction with Acts 20:29

Warns of grievous wolves entering among the flock, contradicting Isaiah 56:9's invitation to devouring beasts.

Acts 20:29: For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
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