Contradiction with Romans 14:11
Isaiah 45:24 states that only in the Lord shall men have righteousness and strength, while Romans 14:11 declares that every knee shall bow, suggesting a broader universal submission which could extend beyond just righteousness and strength in the Lord.
Romans 14:11: For it is written, [As] I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Isaiah 45:24 emphasizes strength in the Lord, whereas Galatians 2:16 asserts that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, suggesting a different focus on faith rather than inherent strength.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Philippians 3:9
Isaiah 45:24 speaks of righteousness and strength in the Lord, yet Philippians 3:9 challenges this idea by stating that righteousness is not from the law but through faith in Christ, introducing a nuanced understanding of how righteousness is achieved.
Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Isaiah 45:24 highlights strength and righteousness in the Lord, contrasting with Isaiah 64:6 where it says all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, challenging the notion of intrinsic righteousness apart from divine endorsement.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
Isaiah 45:24 claims righteousness in the Lord, but Romans 3:10 counters this by declaring that there is none righteous, indicating a universal need for salvation beyond self-reliance or divine affiliation.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Paradox #1
Isaiah 45:24 could be seen as having a contradiction or conflict if it is interpreted to suggest that strength or righteousness comes only from a singular divine source, possibly conflicting with beliefs that emphasize human agency and moral responsibility. This could create tension between reliance on divine intervention and the belief in personal accountability and effort in achieving moral or ethical outcomes.