Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:6
This verse emphasizes God's sovereignty over humans, akin to a potter and clay, contrasting with Isaiah 45:11, where humans are seemingly invited to question God.
Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay [is] in the potter's hand, so [are] ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.
Contradiction with Romans 9:20
This verse rebukes humans for questioning God's purposes, which contradicts the idea of querying God found in Isaiah 45:11.
Romans 9:20: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed [it], Why hast thou made me thus? [repliest...: or, answerest again, or, disputest with God?]
Contradiction with Job 38:2-3
God challenges Job's understanding of divine matters, opposing the notion of humans questioning God's actions implied in Isaiah 45:11.
Job 38:2-3: Who [is] this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:16
This verse critiques the reversal of creator and creation, which contrasts the apparent allowance for questioning in Isaiah 45:11.
Isaiah 29:16: Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter's clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding?
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13
It questions God's actions against His nature, offering a more doubtful approach than the commanded inquiries in Isaiah 45:11.
Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
Paradox #1
Some people think Isaiah 45:11 might suggest a conflict because it seems to say that humans can question God or command Him. This might not fit with other parts of the Bible that emphasize God's supreme authority and human humility. However, interpretations differ, and many see it as more about God's openness or a rhetorical way of showing His power and plans.
Paradox #2
One potential contradiction involves the idea of questioning or challenging God's plans or actions. In some parts of the Bible, asking questions or challenging God is encouraged as a way to seek understanding and demonstrate faith. However, this verse seems to discourage questioning God's decisions, which could be seen as inconsistent with those other passages.
Paradox #3
Isaiah 45:11 could present a contradiction by suggesting that humans can question or challenge God's actions and plans, which might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where God's authority and intentions are depicted as unquestionable. This tension raises questions about human agency versus divine sovereignty.