Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 38:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 38:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 38:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, he is saying that God has told him something very important, and God made it happen too. Isaiah feels sad but knows he must live quietly and trust in God for his whole life.

Isaiah 38:15: What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done [it]: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, which contradicts the human questioning of God's actions and judgments seen in Isaiah 38:15.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 9:4

This verse emphasizes God's wisdom and power, suggesting that human feelings of complaint or sorrow portrayed in Isaiah 38:15 cannot truly grasp His ways.

Job 9:4: [He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?

Contradiction with Romans 9:20

It questions the right of humans to challenge God's decisions, contrary to the human lamenting and questioning of God's will in Isaiah 38:15.

Romans 9:20: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed [it], Why hast thou made me thus? [repliest...: or, answerest again, or, disputest with God?]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Encourages trust and peace through prayer instead of expressing grief or questioning seen in Isaiah 38:15.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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