Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 53:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 53:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 53:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this means that Jesus would grow up like a small plant in a dry place, looking very ordinary and not special or handsome so that people would not be attracted to him just by his appearance. Christians understand this to mean that Jesus was humble and came to help people, not to show off or look important.

Isaiah 53:2: For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should desire him.

Contradiction with Psalm 45:2

Psalm 45:2 describes the king as "fairer than the children of men," which suggests a physical attractiveness, in contrast to Isaiah 53:2, which mentions no beauty or majesty to attract us.

Psalm 45:2: Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:12

Describes David as "ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to," suggesting physical appeal, which contradicts Isaiah 53:2's lack of beauty.

1 Samuel 16:12: And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he. [of a...: Heb. fair of eyes]

Contradiction with Song of Solomon 5:10-16

This passage describes the beloved as "the chiefest among ten thousand" and "altogether lovely," contrasting with the unattractive description in Isaiah 53:2.

Song of Solomon 5:10-16: My beloved [is] white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. [the chiefest: Heb. a standard-bearer]

Contradiction with Matthew 17:2

Describes the transfiguration of Jesus as having a face shining like the sun, showing physical radiance, contrary to the description in Isaiah 53:2.

Matthew 17:2: And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Contradiction with Revelation 1:14-16

Depicts a glorified Jesus with a countenance as the sun, which is a striking and radiant image, contradicting the lack of physical beauty in Isaiah 53:2.

Revelation 1:14-16: His head and [his] hairs [were] white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes [were] as a flame of fire;
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