Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 45:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 45:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 45:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, people who make idols, which are pretend gods, will feel embarrassed and confused because they trusted in something that isn't real. Christians believe that worshiping idols is wrong because only the true God deserves worship.

Isaiah 45:16: They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together [that are] makers of idols.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:14

This verse refers to believers as the light of the world, which contrasts with the idea of being ashamed and confounded.

Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Jesus speaks about being the light and giving guidance, which contradicts the concept of being put to shame.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Romans 10:11

This verse states that those who believe in Him shall not be ashamed, differing from the notion of shame in Isaiah 45:16.

Romans 10:11: For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

Describes God as light and having no darkness, in contrast to being in confusion and shame.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
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