Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 12:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 12:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 12:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, Christians believe this verse means that God was upset with people because they made mistakes, but He forgave them and now helps them feel better. It's like when a parent gets upset with a child for doing something wrong, but then gives them a hug and tells them everything is okay.

Isaiah 12:1: And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

While Isaiah 12:1 suggests thanksgiving for God turning away anger, 2 Chronicles 7:14 emphasizes the need for people to humble themselves and repent to receive forgiveness and healing, implying continued action on their part rather than a completed shift in God's disposition.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5 states that God's anger is momentary, contrasting with Isaiah 12:1 which suggests a decisive turning away of anger, indicating a turning point rather than just a temporary state.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

Nahum 1:2 portrays God as jealous and avenging with lasting indignation, which contrasts with Isaiah 12:1's message of comfort through the turning away of God's anger.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

Exodus 34:7 mentions God’s nature to not clear the guilty, suggesting ongoing wrath towards sinfulness, whereas Isaiah 12:1 speaks of God's anger turned away, highlighting a differing outcome of God’s justice.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with Romans 1:18

Romans 1:18 states that God's wrath is revealed against ungodliness, showing an ongoing aspect of divine anger contrary to the resolution communicated in Isaiah 12:1.

Romans 1:18: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
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