Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, some people wanted to ignore God and do their own thing because they didn't want to listen to Him. They asked God to leave them alone so they could follow their own path.

Isaiah 30:11: Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:6

This verse encourages acknowledging God in all ways, which contradicts the idea of "cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us" in Isaiah 30:11.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with James 4:8

This verse advocates drawing near to God, opposing the desire to remove God’s presence as expressed in Isaiah 30:11.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:8

This verse speaks of setting the Lord always before oneself, which is contrary to the intent of Isaiah 30:11 to stop seeing God.

Psalm 16:8: I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 16:11

This verse suggests seeking the Lord continually, contradicting the message of making the Holy One of Israel cease to be seen.

1 Chronicles 16:11: Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

This verse calls for following holiness and seeing the Lord, directly opposing the request in Isaiah 30:11 to no longer behold the Holy One of Israel.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Isaiah 30:11 could be seen as the tension between wanting to hear pleasant or comfortable messages instead of facing difficult truths. This can conflict with the idea of seeking honest guidance and accepting reality, even if it is uncomfortable or challenging.

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