Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 51:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 51:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 51:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is like a powerful friend who can do amazing things, like making the sea open up and its waves roar. He wants people to remember that He is very strong and His name is the LORD of all.

Isaiah 51:15: But I [am] the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts [is] his name.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:13

In Jeremiah 10:13, God's power is portrayed through natural phenomena, emphasizing a universal aspect of His power, contrasting with Isaiah 51:15's focus on God's specific act of parting the sea.

Jeremiah 10:13: When he uttereth his voice, [there is] a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures. [multitude: or, noise] [with: or, for]

Contradiction with Psalm 89:9

In Psalm 89:9, God is described as controlling the raging sea, similar to the imagery in Isaiah 51:15, rather than providing a contrast directly.

Psalm 89:9: Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

Contradiction with Job 38:11

Job 38:11 speaks of the sea being limited and controlled, demonstrating God's control over creation like Isaiah 51:15, rather than opposing it directly.

Job 38:11: And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? [thy...: Heb. the pride of thy waves]

Contradiction with Nahum 1:4

Nahum 1:4 describes God rebuking the sea and drying it up, showing His power over the waters, similar to the theme in Isaiah 51:15, not exactly opposing it.

Nahum 1:4: He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth.
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