Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 46:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 46:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 46:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that God wants us to remember everything he has done in the past because he is the only true God, and there is no one else like him. He is special and powerful, and he wants us to trust him.

Isaiah 46:9: Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me,

Contradiction with Judges 2:18

This verse describes God having compassion and relenting from punishment due to His pity, whereas Isaiah 46:9 emphasizes His unchanging nature.

Judges 2:18: And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone, yet Isaiah 46:9 presents God as being sovereign over all, including human actions.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

This verse indicates God repented and felt sorrow, contrasting with Isaiah 46:9’s claim of His unchanging nature.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

This verse states that God repented making Saul king, which contradicts the idea of God’s constancy in Isaiah 46:9.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:14

God is described as changing His mind about harm He was going to do to His people, which contradicts the unchangeable nature conveyed in Isaiah 46:9.

Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in Isaiah 46:9 could involve the concept of free will versus divine sovereignty. Some might see a conflict between the idea of God having total control and humans having the ability to choose freely. If God has predetermined everything, it raises questions about the true nature of human freedom and responsibility.

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