Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 43:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 43:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 43:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God was upset with the leaders and people of Israel because they didn't listen to Him. So, He allowed them to face troubles and others saying bad things about them.

Isaiah 43:28: Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. [princes...: or, holy princes]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting Isaiah 43:28's implication of collective punishment.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:30

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, contrasting the collective punishment suggested in Isaiah 43:28.

Jeremiah 31:30: But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16

It asserts that children should not be punished for the sins of their parents, opposing the collective consequence idea in Isaiah 43:28.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:10

Suggests God does not deal with us according to our sins, contradicting the message of punishment in Isaiah 43:28.

Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

Promises healing and forgiveness if people turn back to God, conflicting with the irreversible judgment tone in Isaiah 43:28.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
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