Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises to always be with us, even when things are really hard or scary. He says that no matter what we go through, He will keep us safe.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 69:1-2

These verses describe overwhelming troubles and not being rescued through deep waters, contrary to the assurance of protection in Isaiah 43:2.

Psalm 69:1-2: [To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David.] Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto [my] soul.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:54

This verse describes being enveloped and drowned in water, lacking the promise of safety through waters as stated in Isaiah 43:2.

Lamentations 3:54: Waters flowed over mine head; [then] I said, I am cut off.

Contradiction with Jonah 2:3

Jonah speaks of being cast into the deep, surrounded by floods, experiencing the antithesis of the deliverance mentioned in Isaiah 43:2.

Jonah 2:3: For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me. [midst: Heb. heart]

Contradiction with Matthew 14:30

Peter, while walking on water, begins to sink due to fear, experiencing doubt instead of the promised safety through waters in Isaiah 43:2.

Matthew 14:30: But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. [boisterous: or, strong]
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