Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God told him to write something important on a big scroll using a normal pen, and it was about someone named Mahershalalhashbaz. This strange name means things are going to happen quickly and there will be trouble.

Isaiah 8:1: Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz. [Mahershalalhashbaz: Heb. In making speed to the spoil he hasteneth the prey, or, Make speed, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 30:5

Contradicts the idea of human instruction in Isaiah 8:1 with the assertion that every word of God is pure.

Proverbs 30:5: Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [pure: Heb. purified]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 1:20

Suggests no prophecy is of private interpretation, contradicting the personal instruction in Isaiah 8:1.

2 Peter 1:20: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
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