Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Isaiah 41:1 emphasizes silence and listening before God, whereas Matthew 11:28 invites those who are weary to come to Jesus for rest, highlighting action and speech.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Isaiah 41:1 suggests a silent audience before God for judgment, while 1 Samuel 15:22 values obedience over sacrifice, highlighting action over passivity.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Isaiah 41:1 calls for silence and attentiveness, but James 1:19 encourages believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, implying a balanced approach to communication rather than complete silence.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
Isaiah 41:1 implies a time for silence, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:7 offers a time to speak as well, suggesting a contradiction in when one should speak or be silent.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Psalm 46:10
Isaiah 41:1 commands silence in respect to judgment, while Psalm 46:10 invites people to be still as a form of acknowledgment and trust in God, reflecting different contexts for silence.
Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.