Contradiction with Psalm 8:5
This verse states that humans are made "a little lower than the angels" and crowned with glory and honor, suggesting inherent value, contrary to Isaiah 40:17 where nations are described as nothing.
Psalm 8:5: For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
God saw everything that He had made and considered it "very good," indicating inherent value in creation, which contradicts Isaiah 40:17's view of nations as nothing.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with John 3:16
This verse indicates that God loved the world enough to send His Son, which suggests that the world has significant value, contradicting the notion of insignificance in Isaiah 40:17.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Jesus describes people as of more value than birds, which God takes care of, implying human significance, in contrast to the depiction of nations as nothing in Isaiah 40:17.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
Declares that humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made," emphasizing human worth, in contrast to Isaiah 40:17's implication of insignificance.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:4
This verse speaks of God's people being precious and honored in His sight, indicating value, which contrasts with Isaiah 40:17.
Isaiah 43:4: Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. [life: or, person]