Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 50:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 50:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 50:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is close to those who do the right thing, and if anyone wants to argue or fight with them, they can feel safe and brave because God is on their side. It's like having a really strong friend who stands up for you when someone tries to be mean.

Isaiah 50:8: [He is] near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who [is] mine adversary? let him come near to me. [mine...: Heb. the master of my cause?]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

This verse advises not to judge others, suggesting self-restraint in judgment, which contrasts with Isaiah 50:8's stance on readiness to confront adversaries.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This teaches to leave vengeance to God, contrasting with Isaiah 50:8's implication of personal vindication.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Advises against taking personal revenge, which seems at odds with the confrontational readiness in Isaiah 50:8.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:7

Encourages enduring wrong rather than seeking justification or confrontation, differing from the tone in Isaiah 50:8.

1 Corinthians 6:7: Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather [suffer yourselves to] be defrauded?

Contradiction with James 4:12

Emphasizes that only God is the judge, contrasting the human readiness to confront in Isaiah 50:8.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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