Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
States "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," emphasizing monotheism and any relationship with God is direct worship, not comparable to marriage.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Hosea 2:16
Refers to God as "Ishi" (husband) but implies Israel's unfaithfulness, suggesting a complex, rather than straightforward, relationship.
Hosea 2:16: And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, [that] thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. [Ishi: that is, My husband] [Baali: that is, My lord]
Contradiction with Matthew 22:30
In the context of the resurrection, denotes that relationships like marriage do not exist, implying a different nature of heavenly relationships than suggested in Isaiah.
Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:3
Highlights Christ as the head of every man, introducing another layer of divine subordination contrary to the direct husband metaphor in Isaiah.
1 Corinthians 11:3: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman [is] the man; and the head of Christ [is] God.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:23
States "the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church," which might suggest Christ alone holds this role, differing from the LORD as the husband.
Ephesians 5:23: For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 54:5 suggests that God is both the creator and husband to his people. Some could see a contradiction when comparing this to other parts of the Bible that discuss different relationships with God or focus on different aspects of God, like seeing Him only as a father or king. These differing images might seem inconsistent to some readers about the nature of the relationship between God and His followers.
Paradox #2
The possible contradiction or inconsistency with Isaiah 54:5 could relate to differing views on God's identity. This verse describes God as both a husband and a redeemer. Some might find this conflicting with the Christian concept of the Trinity, where God is understood as three distinct persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but one essence. The metaphors used in Isaiah may appear contradictory to how God is sometimes characterized in other parts of the Bible, leading to varied interpretations about God's relationship with humanity.