Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 28:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 28:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 28:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is super smart and really good at doing things. He helps and guides people in amazing ways.

Isaiah 28:29: This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in counsel, [and] excellent in working.

Contradiction with James 1:5

While Isaiah 28:29 emphasizes the LORD's excellent counsel and wisdom, James 1:5 suggests that wisdom can be lacking in believers, and they should ask God for it.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

This verse states there is a way that seems right to a person but leads to death, which contrasts the infallible wisdom of the LORD described in Isaiah 28:29.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

Suggests that the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, which could imply that God's wisdom may appear foolish, unlike the clear wisdom mentioned in Isaiah 28:29.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

This verse claims that no one can comprehend God's work fully, which can be seen as a contradiction to the certitude of wisdom in Isaiah 28:29.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Job 11:7

Questions the ability of humans to fully grasp God's limits or nature, presenting a contrast to the clear depiction of God’s counsel in Isaiah 28:29.

Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
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