Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 30:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 30:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 30:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises that the people living in Jerusalem will no longer be sad because when they call out to Him, He will listen and be kind to them by answering their cries for help.

Isaiah 30:19: For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Isaiah 59:2 states that iniquities separate people from God, contradicting Isaiah 30:19, which suggests God will answer when people cry out to Him.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs 28:9 indicates that if one turns away from hearing the law, their prayer is an abomination, contrasting Isaiah 30:19's promise of answered prayer.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

Micah 3:4 states that God will hide His face and not hear people because of their evil deeds, conflicting with Isaiah 30:19's assurance of God's response.

Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.

Contradiction with James 4:3

James 4:3 mentions that prayers may not be answered due to wrong motives, challenging the promise of Isaiah 30:19 that God will hear and respond.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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