Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that Isaiah chose special people, Uriah and Zechariah, to be his helpers and make sure that what he said was true. They were like important friends who would help everyone remember what Isaiah taught.

Isaiah 8:2: And I took unto me faithful witnesses to record, Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.

Contradiction with John 5:31

This verse states if Jesus bears witness of Himself, His witness is not true, contrasting Isaiah 8:2 where reliable witnesses are established.

John 5:31: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse mentions that God is not the author of confusion, whereas Isaiah 8:2 implies confusion needing prophetic confirmation.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:8

This verse warns against preaching a gospel different from what is already received, contrasting Isaiah 8:2 where additional testimony is sought.

Galatians 1:8: But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:15

This verse states a matter is established by two or three witnesses, but Isaiah 8:2 emphasizes inviting specific witnesses without mention of a minimum number.

Deuteronomy 19:15: One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:13

This verse explains God swearing by Himself, not needing witnesses, unlike Isaiah 8:2 which involves human testimony.

Hebrews 6:13: For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
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