Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying, "I am the special and holy one who made you and is like a king over you." Christians understand this to mean that God is powerful and important, and He takes care of His people like a good king.

Isaiah 43:15: I [am] the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:1

This verse describes God as the Creator of heaven and earth, while Isaiah 43:15 emphasizes God as the Holy One, suggesting a different primary identity.

Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5

This verse refers to God as the "LORD of hosts" in a majestic sense, while Isaiah 43:15 highlights God's role as King, emphasizing rulership over armies.

Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]

Contradiction with Exodus 3:14

Here, God defines Himself as "I AM THAT I AM," focusing on His eternal existence, whereas Isaiah 43:15 emphasizes His holiness and kingship.

Exodus 3:14: And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

This verse states that the LORD does not change, focusing on His immutability, differing from Isaiah 43:15 which emphasizes God's specific roles.

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

Contradiction with James 1:17

Describes God as the "Father of lights" with emphasis on constancy, contrasting with Isaiah 43:15's focus on holiness and kingship.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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