Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is upset with the children who don't listen to Him and follow other advice instead. They try to fix things on their own without asking for His help, and this only leads to more trouble.

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:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Trusting in the LORD with all your heart contradicts the rebellious reliance on their own plans in Isaiah 30:1.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:5

Committing your way to the LORD contrasts with taking counsel but not of God as seen in Isaiah 30:1.

Psalm 37:5: Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass. [Commit...: Heb. Roll thy way upon]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Cursed is the man that trusts in man, contradicts the making of alliances without God's guidance as mentioned in Isaiah 30:1.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

The way that seems right to a man lacks divine guidance, opposing taking counsel not from the LORD as in Isaiah 30:1.

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

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

Assuming self-planned future actions contradict acknowledging God's will, contrary to Isaiah 30:1.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Paradox #1

Isaiah 30:1 talks about people making plans that don't align with God's guidance. The potential conflict could be with other teachings that emphasize human free will and the ability to choose one's path. This verse suggests that following God's guidance is essential, which might seem to conflict with the idea of humans having complete freedom to make their own decisions.

Paradox #2

The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 30:1 might arise from the theme of disobedience and seeking guidance from sources other than God. This could conflict with the idea of free will or making independent decisions. Some might see a tension between following divine commands and exercising personal autonomy.

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