Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 42:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 42:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 42:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse is saying that God let bad things happen to Jacob and Israel because they didn't listen to Him and follow His rules. It's like when you break the rules and get a timeout; they didn't listen to God, so they faced bad consequences.

Isaiah 42:24: Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:8

This verse emphasizes that the Lord will never forsake His people, which contradicts with the notion of God allowing His people to be given up for disobedience in Isaiah 42:24.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

The promise of God never leaving nor forsaking His people contrasts with the implication of abandonment in Isaiah 42:24.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with James 1:13

Suggests that God does not lead people into temptation or sin, conflicting with the idea of God delivering them over to robbers due to sin in Isaiah 42:24.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

Describes God as a present help in trouble, seemingly at odds with the notion of punishment and being handed over for disobedience.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Highlights God's unfailing compassions and mercies, which stands against the judgment seen in Isaiah 42:24.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

States that if we confess sins, God is faithful to forgive, which appears to counter the judgment aspect in Isaiah 42:24.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 42:24 might arise from the idea of God allowing or causing hardship because people are disobedient. Some people could question why a loving and just God would punish or allow suffering as a response to disobedience, rather than focusing on forgiveness or support. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional love.

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