Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:44
Describes the Israelites as borrowers rather than lenders, contradicting the promise of servitude in Isaiah 49:23.
Deuteronomy 28:44: He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
States the meek shall inherit the earth, contrasting with Isaiah 49:23, which describes royal service to the people.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34
States God is no respecter of persons, conflicting with Isaiah 49:23's implication of hierarchy and favoritism.
Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with James 2:6
Suggests the rich oppress and blaspheme, in contrast to Isaiah 49:23 where kings and queens serve and respect.
James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Contradiction with Luke 1:52
Indicates that God has brought down rulers, which contrasts with Isaiah 49:23's image of them serving.
Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 49:23 talks about kings and queens serving and bowing to God's people, which can be seen as a promise of honor and respect toward them. The contradiction or conflict might arise in the context of humility and servanthood, which are also themes in the Bible. The image of rulers bowing might seem inconsistent with the idea of humility, where all are equal before God, and can suggest a hierarchy that contradicts the idea of serving one another equally.