Contradiction with Deuteronomy 4:19
This verse advises against worshiping celestial bodies, which contradicts Isaiah 42:11’s call for all creation, including wilderness and inhabitants, to glorify God through praise, implying celestial beings should also join, aligning with the worship of God.
Deuteronomy 4:19: And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, [even] all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. [divided: or, imparted]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses prohibit the making and worship of idols, which contrasts with Isaiah 42:11 as it calls for vocal praise of God, potentially emphasizing internal worship over prohibitions against physical idol creation.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31
This verse condemns practices of foreign gods that involve child sacrifice, contrasting Isaiah 42:11 where inhabitants praise God, reflecting a positive and praising relationship with God, unlike the condemned practices.
Jeremiah 7:31: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which [is] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded [them] not, neither came it into my heart. [came...: Heb. came it upon my heart]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9
Here, Jesus criticizes worship that is only outward and not from the heart, which contrasts with Isaiah 42:11's call for outward expressions of praise, highlighting the need for true heartfelt worship.
Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Contradiction with Mark 7:6-7
Jesus' words critique traditions that replace genuine worship, contradicting Isaiah 42:11 as the latter encourages vocal and communal praise, contrasting human traditions that may overshadow authentic worship.
Mark 7:6-7: He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.
Paradox #1
Some commentators may point out that the geographical locations mentioned in "Isaiah 42:11" present challenges in reconciling historical or archaeological evidence with the text. These areas, including certain desert regions or settlements, might not align neatly with what is known from historical records of that period.