Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 27:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 27:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 27:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will make things right with Jacob by taking away his sins when he destroys the stones and statues that are used for worshiping other gods. This means God wants people to only love and worship Him.

Isaiah 27:9: By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this [is] all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up. [images: or, sun images]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin and repentance, whereas Isaiah 27:9 discusses collective expiation through a change in actions related to idols.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Here, Jesus highlights doing the will of God as necessary for entry into heaven, while Isaiah 27:9 focuses more on the removal of idols as a means to atonement.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 3:28

Paul argues that a person is justified by faith without the deeds of the law, which contrasts with Isaiah 27:9 that suggests removal of idols as a component of iniquity being purged.

Romans 3:28: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:16

This verse emphasizes justification through faith in Christ rather than the law, unlike Isaiah 27:9 which suggests ceremonial actions regarding idols as a part of rectifying sin.

Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:4

The insufficiency of animal sacrifices in removing sins is highlighted here, which contrasts with Isaiah 27:9's implication of physical actions like altar stone breaking tied to purification.

Hebrews 10:4: For [it is] not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 27:9 discusses the idea of guilt being removed and sins being forgiven through destruction of idols and altars, which implies physical action is necessary for spiritual forgiveness. This could conflict with the belief that forgiveness is granted solely by faith or divine grace without requiring human actions. Such an interpretation might seem inconsistent with some Christian teachings that emphasize faith over works for forgiveness.

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