Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 44:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 44:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 44:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is speaking and saying that He made and took care of you even before you were born, and He promises to help you. He tells you not to be afraid because you are special to Him, like a chosen friend.

Isaiah 44:2: Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb, [which] will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.

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?
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