Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 42:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 42:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 42:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He has already made some promises in the past that have come true, and now He is telling people about new things that will happen before they even begin. This shows that God knows everything and wants people to trust Him.

Isaiah 42:9: Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

Isaiah 42:9 speaks of new things declared by God before they happen, while Jeremiah 33:3 emphasizes calling unto God for knowledge of great and mighty things which you do not know.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

Isaiah 42:9 highlights new things God will do, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:9 suggests there is nothing new under the sun, implying continuity rather than novelty.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

Isaiah 42:9 mentions new things, whereas Hebrews 13:8 emphasizes the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ, suggesting constancy over new developments.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

Isaiah 42:9 talks about new things coming to pass, but Malachi 3:6 states that the Lord does not change, implying no new actions or changes.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
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