Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 48:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 48:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 48:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He knows the people can be very stubborn and hard-headed, like someone who won't listen to good advice. It's like having a really stiff neck or a hard head, which means they don't want to change their ways.

Isaiah 48:4: Because I knew that thou [art] obstinate, and thy neck [is] an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; [obstinate: Heb. hard]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, while Isaiah 48:4 describes Israel as obstinate and unwilling to listen.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Blesses the meek, which contrasts with the stiffness and obstinacy mentioned in Isaiah 48:4.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Says God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, opposing the stubbornness noted in Isaiah 48:4.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in Isaiah 48:4 could be seen in the idea of stubbornness or refusal to change, which goes against the value of being open-minded and willing to learn or grow. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that encourage flexibility and personal development.

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