Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is like a hero who can open a path through the ocean, making a safe way for people, even when it seems impossible. This teaches us that God can do amazing things to help and protect us.

Isaiah 43:16: Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

This verse suggests that there's nothing new under the sun, whereas Isaiah 43:16 portrays God as doing a new and miraculous thing by making a way in the sea.

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 Jeremiah 18:6

This verse emphasizes God's ability to change His mind and remake, which can contrast with the image of God in Isaiah 43:16 who decisively acts and makes a path in the sea.

Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay [is] in the potter's hand, so [are] ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse highlights the unsearchable and unknowable nature of God's ways, suggesting a contrast with Isaiah 43:16 where God's path-making is a clear and specific act.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Luke 1:37

This verse implies that nothing is impossible with God, which contradicts Isaiah 43:16's contextual suggestion of a singular supernatural event.

Luke 1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Contradiction with Job 5:9

This verse celebrates God's constant, unfathomable deeds, contrasting with Isaiah 43:16 which focuses on a specific, instance miracle.

Job 5:9: Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: [unsearchable: Heb. there is no search] [without...: Heb. till there be no number]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses suggest that God's ways are beyond human understanding, different from the concrete action of making a path through the sea in Isaiah 43:16.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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