Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Contradicts the reassurance and blessing from God in Isaiah 44:2 by stating a curse on those who trust in man and not in the Lord.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:1
Illustrates suffering and consternation under God's hand, contrasting with the protection and nurturing described in Isaiah 44:2.
Lamentations 3:1: I [am] the man [that] hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
Contradiction with Psalm 22:1
Expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, which contradicts the message of divine presence and support found in Isaiah 44:2.
Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Reflects a sense of being ignored and unheard by God, opposing the assurance of God's closeness and care in Isaiah 44:2.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Relates Jesus's feeling of forsakenness by God, contrasting the nurturing and claim of belonging from God in Isaiah 44:2.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?