Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 51:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 51:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 51:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is asking who will feel bad for the people when they face big troubles like being hungry and having their homes destroyed. It's like God is saying that it's hard to find someone to help them feel better.

Isaiah 51:19: These two [things] are come unto thee; who shall be sorry for thee? desolation, and destruction, and the famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee? [are...: Heb. happened] [destruction: Heb. breaking]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers assurance of God's presence and help, contradicting the desolation and abandonment described in Isaiah 51:19.

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 46:1

Declares God as a refuge and strength, always present in trouble, which contrasts the calamities mentioned in Isaiah 51:19.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Promises that God will never leave nor forsake His people, opposing the forsakenness implied in Isaiah 51:19.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Speaks of all things working together for good to those who love God, conflicting with the disasters in Isaiah 51:19.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus assures He is with His followers always, contradicting the sense of abandonment in Isaiah 51:19.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
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