Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 6:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 6:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 6:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse shows God asking for someone to do a special job for Him, and Isaiah bravely says, "I will go!" It teaches that when God needs help, we should be ready to say yes and help Him.

Isaiah 6:8: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. [Here...: Heb. behold me]

Contradiction with Exodus 4:13

Moses expresses reluctance and asks God to send someone else, contrasting with Isaiah's willingness to be sent.

Exodus 4:13: And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. [wilt: or, shouldest]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Jeremiah expresses self-doubt and hesitancy due to his youth, unlike Isaiah's immediate acceptance.

Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Jonah tries to flee from God's command instead of volunteering willingly.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Exodus 3:11

Moses questions his own ability and worthiness, unlike Isaiah's readiness to serve.

Exodus 3:11: And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the idea of voluntary service versus divine command. This verse might seem to present a contradiction between an individual's free will to serve and the expectation or obligation to follow a divine call. If someone feels compelled to serve based on feeling "called," it might conflict with their own desires or readiness, bringing up questions about free will and personal choice.

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