Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the people are not choosing God's gentle ways and are instead happy with bad leaders. This makes God sad because they are not trusting Him.

Isaiah 8:6: Forasmuch as this people refuseth the waters of Shiloah that go softly, and rejoice in Rezin and Remaliah's son;

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:14

Isaiah 8:6 mentions rejoicing in Rezin and Remaliah's son, while Isaiah 8:14 depicts the Lord as a stone of stumbling, implying a contrast in sources of security.

Isaiah 8:14: And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:7

Isaiah 8:6 discusses reliance on political leaders, whereas Isaiah 7:7 assures that the plans of such leaders will not stand, showing a contradiction in the stability and power of such political alliances.

Isaiah 7:7: Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1

Isaiah 8:6 shows confidence in earthly alliances, while Isaiah 30:1 condemns them, highlighting disobedience in seeking counsel not of God.

Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
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