Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1
This verse implies that even if Moses and Samuel interceded for the rebellious people, God would not help them, contrasting with Isaiah 49:25 which promises deliverance.
Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States that the soul that sins shall die and others won't bear its iniquity, while Isaiah 49:25 suggests deliverance irrespective of individual sinfulness.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
Declares that the wicked will not be unpunished, in contrast to Isaiah 49:25's promise of deliverance to the captives.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
Talks about God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon children, which contradicts with the individual deliverance highlighted in Isaiah 49:25.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Paradox #1
Isaiah 49:25 presents a message of deliverance and protection by God, which might seem inconsistent or contradictory when viewed against historical events where the people of Israel faced prolonged periods of suffering, captivity, or destruction without immediate divine intervention. This could raise questions about the promises of immediate rescue or protection in the context of these historical challenges.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency in Isaiah 49:25 might be seen in the context of divine justice. The verse suggests that God will forcibly rescue people from their oppressors. This could be seen as conflicting with the principle of free will, as it involves overriding the actions of individuals to enforce justice. Additionally, some might see a contradiction in using force to achieve liberation, which might not align with messages of peace found elsewhere in the Bible.