Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God told him very clearly and strongly not to follow what other people were doing. He wanted Isaiah to listen to Him and not copy others' actions.

Isaiah 8:11: For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, [with...: Heb. in strength of hand]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; "Isaiah 8:11" suggests not relying solely on human understanding, while Proverbs encourages complete trust.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

Be transformed by renewing your mind; "Isaiah 8:11" cautions against following common human counsel versus transformation through divine renewal.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Take no thought for your life; "Isaiah 8:11" warns against earthly fears, whereas Matthew suggests complete faith.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom; "Isaiah 8:11" implies human advice can contradict divine wisdom, similar to the Corinthians verse.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15

Love not the world; "Isaiah 8:11" mentions avoiding the path of the common people, which aligns but can differ from avoiding worldly desires.

1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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