Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 48:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 48:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 48:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is talking to the people of Israel, reminding them that they say they follow Him, but they are not being honest or good in their actions. It's like when someone says they love their parent, but they don't listen or do what their parent asks.

Isaiah 48:1: Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, [but] not in truth, nor in righteousness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Isaiah 29:13 mentions people honoring with lips but having hearts far from God, which contradicts Isaiah 48:1 where people call themselves by God's name yet act without truth or righteousness.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:9-10

These verses talk about people committing sins but then coming to God's house as if they are innocent, contrasting with Isaiah 48:1 where people swear by God's name.

Jeremiah 7:9-10: Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse expresses a sentiment that people honor God with lips but their hearts are distant, contrasting with Isaiah 48:1 where people use God's name without sincerity.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:31

In this verse, people hear God's words but do not do them, which contradicts Isaiah 48:1 as people are identified by God's name but are not truthful or righteous.

Ezekiel 33:31: And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee [as] my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, [but] their heart goeth after their covetousness. [as the...: Heb. according to the coming of the people] [they sit...: or, my people sit before thee] [they shew...: Heb. they make loves, or, jests]
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