Contradiction with Genesis 1:26
Suggests a plural involvement in creation: "Let us make man in our image."
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
Contradiction with John 1:3
States that all things were made by the Word, implying Jesus’ role in creation.
John 1:3: All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Contradiction with Colossians 1:16
Indicates that all things were created by and for Christ.
Colossians 1:16: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:2
Says God made the worlds through the Son, implying a collaborative act in creation.
Hebrews 1:2: Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Paradox #1
Isaiah 44:24 could be seen as conflicting with passages that suggest a role for other divine beings or agents in creation, as it emphasizes God alone as the creator. This can appear inconsistent with texts where divine beings or persons are involved in creation. However, interpretations vary, and many theologians find ways to harmonize these views.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea that if everything in the world is created and controlled by a single divine being, the presence of suffering or evil might be questioned. People might struggle to understand why a benevolent creator would allow bad things to happen.