Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made these people for Himself, like a special family, and they are meant to show how great and wonderful He is. It's like when you make something special to share with others and let them see how good you are at making it.

Isaiah 43:21: This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23

Contradicts by indicating the emphasis on obedience to God's voice rather than just being formed to show forth His praise.

Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Contradicts by stating that obeying God is more important than offering sacrifices or praise.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

Contradicts by highlighting that outward praise without genuine heart connection is insufficient.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Contradicts by indicating that mere words of praise are meaningless without true devotion and understanding.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

Contradicts by showing God's rejection of insincere festivals and praises that are not accompanied by righteous living.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Contradicts by emphasizing the importance of knowing God and showing mercy over mere sacrifices and praise.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Micah 6:8

Contradicts by prioritizing doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God over performing acts of praise.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
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