Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 54:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 54:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 54:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is saying that if people come together to cause trouble for you, it won't be because of Him. He promises that anyone who tries to harm you will not succeed because He is protecting you.

Isaiah 54:15: Behold, they shall surely gather together, [but] not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:22-23

These verses describe God bringing a people from the north as a punishment, contradicting the idea that attacks are not ordered by God.

Jeremiah 6:22-23: Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

This verse suggests that if a calamity occurs in a city, it is the Lord who has caused it, contrasting with the idea that attackers are not sent by God.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse explicitly states that God creates calamity, contradicting Isaiah 54:15, which implies attacks are not from Him.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

This verse indicates that evil and good come from the mouth of the Most High, opposing the notion that adversities do not come from God.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with Job 1:12

Here, God permits Satan to test Job, which suggests that God can allow afflictions, conflicting with the sentiment in Isaiah 54:15.

Job 1:12: And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. [power: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Exodus 9:12

The Lord hardens Pharaoh's heart, leading to further plagues, suggesting divine initiation of conflict, contrasting with Isaiah 54:15.

Exodus 9:12: And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:49

God describes sending a nation against Israel as judgment, which contradicts the implication that attacks are not from Him in Isaiah 54:15.

Deuteronomy 28:49: The LORD shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, [as swift] as the eagle flieth; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; [understand: Heb. hear]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1

This verse mentions God inciting David to take a census, leading to consequences for Israel, conflicting with the message of Isaiah 54:15.

2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:20

The Lord rejects Israel and delivers them into the hands of plunderers, which contradicts the implication of protection in Isaiah 54:15.

2 Kings 17:20: And the LORD rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight.
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