Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
This verse implies that willful sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth leads to judgment, suggesting a lack of forgiveness, which contradicts the unconditional forgiveness implied in Isaiah 44:22.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Matthew 12:31-32
This verse states that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, contradicting the comprehensive forgiveness mentioned in Isaiah 44:22.
Matthew 12:31-32: Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
This verse says that if the righteous turn from their righteousness and commit sin, their righteousness won't be remembered, implying consequences for sin that contradicts the forgiveness in Isaiah 44:22.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:16
This verse indicates there is a sin leading to death for which one should not pray, suggesting limits to forgiveness, which contrasts Isaiah 44:22's message of wiping away transgressions.
1 John 5:16: If any man see his brother sin a sin [which is] not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 44:22 discusses forgiveness and redemption. The potential contradiction or inconsistency might arise if one questions how divine forgiveness operates without conditions when human justice systems require repentance or punishment for wrongdoing. Some might see a conflict between unconditional forgiveness and accountability. However, many interpret this as a profound expression of mercy and love.