Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 59:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 59:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 59:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises that a special helper, called the Redeemer, will come to help people who turn away from doing wrong things. This means God offers a chance for people to be better and have His love.

Isaiah 59:20: And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:26

This verse indicates that all of Israel will be saved, implying a universal redemption, whereas Isaiah 59:20 specifies the Redeemer comes to Zion specifically for those in Jacob who turn from transgression.

Romans 11:26: And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

Contradiction with Matthew 1:21

This verse states that Jesus will save His people from their sins, focusing on intention to save rather than a specific group like Isaiah 59:20, which focuses on those who repent.

Matthew 1:21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. [JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb]

Contradiction with Acts 3:19-20

States that repentance leads to refreshment and a sending of Jesus Christ, implying a broader application beyond just Jacob as mentioned in Isaiah 59:20.

Acts 3:19-20: Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Contradiction with John 3:17

This states that God sent His Son to save the world, not just a specific group like those in Jacob who turn from transgression as Isaiah 59:20 indicates.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Emphasizes that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, which universalizes salvation instead of focusing on Jacob or Israel as in Isaiah 59:20.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction with Isaiah 59:20 could be the interpretation of the "redeemer" only coming to those who turn from their sins. Some theological perspectives emphasize that God's grace is available even before repentance, suggesting an inconsistency in the understanding of grace and redemption. However, interpretations and teachings can vary widely.

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