Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 44:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 44:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 44:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God has done something very good and now everything in the world, like the sky, mountains, and trees, should sing and be happy. This is because God has saved His people and made Himself known through this wonderful act.

Isaiah 44:23: Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath done [it]: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:11

This verse questions who is like God among the gods, while Isaiah 44:23 emphasizes joyous celebration, seeing God as unrivaled.

Exodus 15:11: Who [is] like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who [is] like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful [in] praises, doing wonders? [gods: or, mighty ones?]

Contradiction with Psalm 6:6

This verse expresses weariness and tears, contrasting with Isaiah 44:23's call for joy and singing.

Psalm 6:6: I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. [all...: or, every night]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

Declares all is vanity, which contradicts the sense of purpose and celebration in Isaiah 44:23.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

Questions God's justice, in contrast to the rejoicing and righteousness celebrated in Isaiah 44:23.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Speaks of God not hearing prayer, which opposes the theme of divine favor in Isaiah 44:23.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
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