Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 40:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 40:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 40:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is very big and never gets tired or needs a rest, and He understands everything, even things we can't figure out. This means God is always there to watch over us and help us.

Isaiah 40:28: Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

Isaiah 40:28 states God does not get weary, while Genesis 6:6 describes God being grieved.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Exodus 31:17

Isaiah 40:28 claims God does not rest, but Exodus 31:17 says He rested on the seventh day.

Exodus 31:17: It [is] a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Contrasts with the idea of God being unchangeable in Isaiah 40:28, as Numbers 23:19 states God does not repent, but there are instances where Scripture suggests changes in God's actions.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

While Isaiah 40:28 suggests God remains steadfast and unchanging, Jonah 3:10 indicates God repented of the evil he planned.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 40:28 speaks about God's eternal nature and strength. Some might see a contradiction with verses that describe God resting, like on the seventh day in Genesis, which could imply a need for rest. However, these interpretations often stem from different cultural contexts or literary styles. Understanding these different contexts can help resolve perceived inconsistencies.

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