Contradiction with Isaiah 64:8
This verse acknowledges God as the potter and humans as clay, emphasizing His creation, whereas Isaiah 44:12 focuses on humans fashioning idols, which contradicts this dependency on divine creation.
Isaiah 64:8: But now, O LORD, thou [art] our father; we [are] the clay, and thou our potter; and we all [are] the work of thy hand.
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
It highlights humans as fearfully and wonderfully made by God, contradicting Isaiah 44:12 where humans are depicted as creators of idols.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with Genesis 1:27
States that God created man in His own image, contrasting with Isaiah 44:12, which describes man creating idols in their own design.
Genesis 1:27: So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9
Directly refers to the making of idols as vain, which contradicts Isaiah 44:12’s description of the idol-making process, showing futility in man's work rather than true creation.
Isaiah 44:9: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]