Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 66:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 66:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 66:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will show a special sign to His people and send some of them to faraway places so others can learn about His greatness. These people will tell everyone who hasn't heard about God's amazing glory.

Isaiah 66:19: And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, [to] Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, [to] Tubal, and Javan, [to] the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

Isaiah 66:19 speaks of sending messengers to specific nations, while Matthew 28:19 commands disciples to go and teach all nations, highlighting a universal mission.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]

Contradiction with Acts 10:28

Isaiah 66:19 outlines sending to certain nations, whereas Peter in Acts 10:28 realizes no person should be called unclean, suggesting inclusion over selection.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 10:12

Isaiah 66:19 differentiates between certain nations, but Romans 10:12 emphasizes there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, presenting a unifying message.

Romans 10:12: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Isaiah 66:19 mentions sending to selected nations, yet Galatians 3:28 declares that all are one in Christ, which suggests equality and inclusion.

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.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:11

Isaiah 66:19 names specific foreign nations, whereas Colossians 3:11 states no divisions exist in Christ, advocating for universal inclusion beyond nationality.

Colossians 3:11: Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond [nor] free: but Christ [is] all, and in all.
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