Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
This verse talks about fearing God who can destroy both soul and body in hell, which contradicts the reassurance in Isaiah 43:1 of not fearing due to God's protection.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33
These verses describe God as allowing grief, which contrasts with Isaiah 43:1's assurance of redemption and personal calling by name amidst protection.
Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:17
Here, God hides His face and allows disaster due to the people's sins, which contradicts the promise in Isaiah 43:1 of God's unwavering presence and redemption.
Deuteronomy 31:17: Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall befall them; so that they will say in that day, Are not these evils come upon us, because our God [is] not among us? [befall: Heb. find]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:26
This verse speaks of God rejecting Saul as king due to his disobedience, contrasting with Isaiah 43:1 where God claims ownership and redeeming status over Israel.
1 Samuel 15:26: And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:34
Discusses God’s punishment over disobedience with prolonged hardship, conflicting with Isaiah 43:1 where God offers comfort and identity affirmation.
Numbers 14:34: After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, [even] forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, [even] forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. [breach...: or, altering of my purpose]