Contradiction with Exodus 20:23
This verse instructs not to make gods of silver or gold, contradicting the making of idols described in Isaiah 46:6.
Exodus 20:23: Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:4
This verse warns against turning to idols or making molten gods, which contrasts with the conduct in Isaiah 46:6.
Leviticus 19:4: Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I [am] the LORD your God.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 27:15
This verse pronounces a curse on anyone who makes a graven or molten image, opposing the idol-making discussed in Isaiah 46:6.
Deuteronomy 27:15: Cursed [be] the man that maketh [any] graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth [it] in [a] secret [place]. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
Contradiction with Psalm 115:4-5
These verses highlight the uselessness of idols made of silver and gold, contradicting the practice in Isaiah 46:6.
Psalm 115:4-5: Their idols [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:3-4
These verses describe idol-making as futile and emphasize that such practices are in vain, which contrasts with the activity in Isaiah 46:6.
Jeremiah 10:3-4: For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. [customs...: Heb. statutes, or, ordinances are vanity]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:18
This verse questions the profit of carved images and focuses on the futility, opposing the practice in Isaiah 46:6.
Habakkuk 2:18: What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols? [maker of...: Heb. fashioner of his fashion]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14
This verse advises fleeing from idolatry, which is contradicted by the idol-making process described in Isaiah 46:6.
1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction because the verse talks about people using their wealth to make idols, while elsewhere the Bible encourages worshiping only God and warns against idol worship. This could seem inconsistent because it highlights the futility and sin of creating idols, which goes against the biblical teachings of God's uniqueness and sovereignty.