Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God told him to name his new baby boy Mahershalalhashbaz, which means something important. Christians often understand this story as showing that God has special plans and messages for people, even through the names of children.

Isaiah 8:3: And I went unto the prophetess; and she conceived, and bare a son. Then said the LORD to me, Call his name Mahershalalhashbaz. [went: Heb. approached]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

While Isaiah 8:3 speaks of naming a child as a prophetic act, Jeremiah 33:3 suggests that divine revelation and understanding come from directly calling upon God, not through human actions or names.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

Isaiah 8:3 involves a human conception and birth, whereas Matthew 22:30 states that in the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage, suggesting a contrast in the continuation of earthly institutions.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:7

Isaiah 8:3 highlights the birth of a child, implying family obligations, while 1 Corinthians 7:7 suggests that it is better to remain single and serve God without divided interests.

1 Corinthians 7:7: For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:14

This verse encourages young women to marry and bear children, aligning with Isaiah 8:3, but contradicts the idea of celibacy or remaining single as seen in 1 Corinthians 7:7.

1 Timothy 5:14: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [to speak...: Gr. for their railing]
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