Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 44:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 44:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 44:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God promises to give good things to people who really need them, like water to a thirsty plant. He also promises to give His love and blessings to their children so they can be happy and grow.

Isaiah 44:3: For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:1

This verse speaks of a drought called upon the land, which contradicts Isaiah 44:3's promise of water.

1 Kings 17:1: And Elijah the Tishbite, [who was] of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, [As] the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. [Elijah: Heb. Elijahu: Gr. Elias]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:22

This verse questions the power of false gods to bring rain, contrasting with Isaiah 44:3, where God promises to provide water.

Jeremiah 14:22: Are there [any] among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? [art] not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these [things].

Contradiction with Amos 4:7

Here, God withholds rain as a form of judgment, which opposes the notion of provision in Isaiah 44:3.

Amos 4:7: And also I have withholden the rain from you, when [there were] yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 11:17

This verse warns of withholding rain as a consequence for disobedience, contradicting the assurance of richness in Isaiah 44:3.

Deuteronomy 11:17: And [then] the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and [lest] ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.

Contradiction with Job 38:26

Suggests rain is given without purpose, contrasting with the purposeful bestowal of water indicated in Isaiah 44:3.

Job 38:26: To cause it to rain on the earth, [where] no man [is; on] the wilderness, wherein [there is] no man;
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