Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses declare that practices like sorcery and witchcraft are abominations to God, contradicting the implication in Isaiah 47:12 that enchantments and sorceries are relied upon.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:26
This verse forbids practices such as divination and soothsaying, which would go against the encouragement to stand with enchantments in Isaiah 47:12.
Leviticus 19:26: Ye shall not eat [any thing] with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:19-21
These verses list witchcraft as a work of the flesh that prevents inheriting the kingdom of God, contradicting Isaiah 47:12's reference to sorceries.
Galatians 5:19-21: Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23
This verse equates rebellion and stubbornness with witchcraft and idolatry, condemning such practices unlike the tone in Isaiah 47:12.
1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]
Contradiction with Micah 5:12
This verse states that God will cut off witchcraft and soothsayers, contradicting the reliance on them mentioned in Isaiah 47:12.
Micah 5:12: And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no [more] soothsayers:
Contradiction with Revelation 22:15
This verse describes sorcerers being outside the holy city, presenting a negative view of sorcery contrasting with Isaiah 47:12.
Revelation 22:15: For without [are] dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 33:6
This verse depicts King Manasseh’s use of sorcery as evil in the sight of the Lord, opposing the reliance inferred in Isaiah 47:12.
2 Chronicles 33:6: And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
Paradox #1
Some people might find a contradiction in Isaiah 47:12 concerning the outcome of using sorcery and magic. While the verse suggests reliance on these practices will lead to failure or judgement, other parts of the Bible describe instances where such practices seemed effective, like the magicians in Pharaoh's court during the story of Moses. This might appear inconsistent to some readers.