Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 41:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 41:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 41:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God wants everyone to see and understand that He made everything and is responsible for all the good things around us. He wants people to know that it is His powerful hand that has done this.

Isaiah 41:20: That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10

This verse emphasizes the LORD as the true God, whereas Isaiah 41:20 shows His workings through physical manifestations.

Jeremiah 10:10: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Contradiction with Job 9:10-11

These verses suggest God's works are unsearchable and unseen, contradicting Isaiah 41:20, which displays them openly.

Job 9:10-11: Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

It states that humans cannot comprehend God's work fully, yet Isaiah 41:20 shows God's works being recognized.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse speaks to the unsearchable judgments of God, countering Isaiah 41:20’s implication of understanding divine creation.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with John 1:18

It declares no one has seen God at any time, opposing Isaiah 41:20 where God’s deeds are evident.

John 1:18: No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared [him].
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