Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 46:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 46:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 46:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He will soon bring something good and right to help the people, and they won't have to wait long. He will save and protect His special place and people, making them shine brightly.

Isaiah 46:13: I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, contradicting the notion of Israel inherently holding God’s glory.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus said he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which contradicts the implication in Isaiah 46:13 of universal righteousness and salvation.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:4

States that trying to be justified by the law alienates you from Christ, contradicting the idea that righteousness is brought near through God’s promise alone.

Galatians 5:4: Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Contradiction with Acts 13:46

Paul and Barnabas declare turning to the Gentiles because Israel rejected the word, contrasting Isaiah’s assurance of salvation being placed in Zion for Israel.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Romans 11:7

Indicates that Israel has not obtained what it seeks, contrasting with the assurance of salvation in Isaiah 46:13.

Romans 11:7: What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded [blinded: or, hardened]

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:7-8

Talks about the need for a new covenant because the first was faulty, which contrasts with the assurance of salvation for Israel.

Hebrews 8:7-8: For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
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