Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 41:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 41:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 41:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that idols and false gods are not real and can't do anything good. People who choose to follow these pretend gods are making a bad choice because they can't help them.

Isaiah 41:24: Behold, ye [are] of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination [is he that] chooseth you. [of nothing: or, worse than nothing] [of nought: or, worse than of a viper]

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

God saw everything He made and declared it "very good," contrasting with calling something "of nothing" or an "abomination."

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 Psalm 139:14

Proclaims that humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made," contrasting with "ye are of nothing."

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 Romans 8:28

Suggests all things work together for good, which could contrast with "your work of nought."

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:26

States "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof," contrasting with the worthlessness implied in Isaiah 41:24.

1 Corinthians 10:26: For the earth [is] the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:31

Declares humans of more value than many sparrows, contrasting "ye are of nothing."

Matthew 10:31: Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Contradiction with Genesis 9:6

Says humans are made in God's image, contradicting with the assertion that they are "of nothing."

Genesis 9:6: Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Contradiction with Romans 14:14

States "nothing is unclean of itself," which can contrast with the term "abomination."

Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
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