Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that events can be subject to chance and not predestined or controlled by divine will, contrasting Isaiah 46:11's message of divine purpose and certainty.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
This verse indicates that though people have many plans, it is God's counsel that prevails, which could contrast with Isaiah's statement of God calling a bird of prey, as humans might perceive it as uncertain.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
This verse portrays God as willing to change His mind about planned judgments based on human actions, contradicting the certainty expressed in Isaiah 46:11.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This demonstrates that God relented from a planned action when Nineveh repented, showcasing a changeability not present in Isaiah 46:11.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Paradox #1
This verse suggests that God will use someone from a distant place to fulfill His plans, implying God's control and intention. The potential contradiction or conflict could arise if one believes in free will and questions how free actions can be part of a predetermined plan. If everything is set by divine will, it could conflict with the belief that people have genuine freedom to make their own choices, raising questions about accountability and the nature of human freedom.