Contradiction with Isaiah 7:14-16
These verses acknowledge the birth of Immanuel and refer to a similar prediction of invading forces, paralleling rather than contradicting Isaiah 8:4.
Isaiah 7:14-16: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. [shall call: or, thou, O virgin, shalt call]
Contradiction with Micah 5:2
This verse predicts the ruler from Bethlehem, offering a differing perspective on prophecy fulfillment.
Micah 5:2: But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, [though] thou be little among the thousands of Judah, [yet] out of thee shall he come forth unto me [that is] to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth [have been] from of old, from everlasting. [everlasting: Heb. the days of eternity]
Contradiction with Hosea 11:1
It references Israel's calling from Egypt, which contrasts with the immediacy of judgment in Isaiah 8:4.
Hosea 11:1: When Israel [was] a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-34
Predicts a new covenant, which contrasts with the judgment theme in Isaiah 8:4.
Jeremiah 31:31-34: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:
Contradiction with Matthew 24:36
Discusses unknown times of events, which contrasts the specific timing prediction in Isaiah 8:4.
Matthew 24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Contradiction with Acts 1:7
Notes that certain times are set by the Father’s authority, suggesting limited human knowledge, different from the specific prophecy in Isaiah 8:4.
Acts 1:7: And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Contradiction with Revelation 12:14
Speaks of a woman protected for a time, times, and half a time, different in context and timing focus than Isaiah 8:4.
Revelation 12:14: And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.