Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 66:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 66:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 66:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that people from all over the world will bring others as a special gift to Him, just like when the children of Israel bring clean gifts to God's house. This shows that everyone is welcome to come and be part of God's family.

Isaiah 66:20: And they shall bring all your brethren [for] an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD. [litters: or, coaches]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Contradicts by stating there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, implying no need for bringing offerings to Jerusalem.

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 Hebrews 10:4

Contradicts by stating that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, questioning the purpose of offerings.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Contradiction with John 4:21

Contradicts by suggesting that worship will no longer be tied to any specific location, such as Jerusalem.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:7

Contradicts by emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, challenging the necessity of offerings.

Matthew 12:7: But if ye had known what [this] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Contradicts by expressing God’s rejection of Israel’s sacrifices and offerings, which they bring to Him.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction could be the differing views on animal sacrifice found in the Bible. While Isaiah 66:20 seems to depict sacrifice in a positive or accepted light, elsewhere in the Bible, such as in the teachings of Jesus or certain prophetic texts, there is an emphasis on mercy and compassion over ritual sacrifices. This could create a conflict between actions that are ritualistic versus those that are ethically compassionate.

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