Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse states that God will by no means clear the guilty, contradicting the idea in Isaiah 43:25 which emphasizes forgiveness and not remembering sins.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
Here, God is described as punishing the guilty, contrasting with the forgiving nature in Isaiah 43:25.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Nahum 1:3
It mentions that God will not acquit the wicked, opposing the notion of blotting out transgressions in Isaiah 43:25.
Nahum 1:3: The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.
Contradiction with Romans 2:6
States that God "will render to every man according to his deeds," which contradicts the concept of forgetting sins in Isaiah 43:25.
Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:30
Emphasizes that God will judge His people, in contrast to the forgiving premise of Isaiah 43:25.
Hebrews 10:30: For we know him that hath said, Vengeance [belongeth] unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 43:25 talks about God forgiving sins and not remembering them. A potential contradiction or conflict might arise when comparing this to other parts of the Bible that suggest God holds people accountable for their sins, emphasizes His justice, or speaks about judgment. The tension lies in balancing God's forgiving nature with His role as a just judge.
Paradox #2
The verse talks about God's promise to forgive sins. Some people might see a contradiction because other parts of the Bible emphasize following the law, making sacrifices, or doing good deeds to be forgiven. This might seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional forgiveness.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could revolve around the idea of forgiveness. On one hand, it suggests that wrongdoing can be forgiven without consequence, which might seem unfair or unjust to some, especially to those who value accountability and justice. On the other hand, it could be seen as merciful and compassionate. The conflict arises in balancing justice with forgiveness.