Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 50:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 50:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 50:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God will help him, so he doesn't need to be worried or confused. He feels strong and confident, like a hard rock, because he knows he won't be embarrassed or let down.

Isaiah 50:7: For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse suggests that God supports and strengthens, aligning with confidence rather than contradiction with Isaiah 50:7.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

This verse expresses a feeling of God forsaking, contradicting the assurance of help in Isaiah 50:7.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

These verses speak of the Lord not casting off forever, providing comfort rather than contradiction to Isaiah 50:7.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Jesus expresses being forsaken, which contrasts with the assurance of divine help in Isaiah 50:7.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Job 30:20

Job expresses that his cries are not heard by God, contradicting the unwavering help described in Isaiah 50:7.

Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

While this verse speaks of strength in weakness, it doesn't directly contradict the assurance in Isaiah 50:7 but expresses a different form of divine help.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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