Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He has always been there, even before time started, and no one can change what He plans to do. He is strong and can do anything, and no one can stop Him.

Isaiah 43:13: Yea, before the day [was] I [am] he; and [there is] none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? [let it: Heb. turn it back?]

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

This verse suggests God can change His mind, contradicting the firmness described in Isaiah 43:13.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states God will not lie nor repent, seemingly supporting Isaiah 43:13, but contradicts when considering instances where God repents.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

This verse describes God repenting of the evil, suggesting a change in His actions, contrary to the unchangeability in Isaiah 43:13.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

This verse shows God changing a planned disaster if people repent, contradicting the notion of unchangeability in Isaiah 43:13.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
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