Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 54:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 54:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 54:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is saying that He left His people for a little while, but He will soon bring them back with lots of love and kindness. It's like when a parent steps away for a bit but then returns with open arms.

Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

While Isaiah 54:7 mentions a brief forsaking, Psalm 30:5 suggests that God's favor is for life and his anger but for a moment.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Isaiah 54:7 speaks of God forsaking briefly, but Deuteronomy 31:6 asserts that God will not leave or forsake.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Whereas Isaiah 54:7 talks about God hiding His face for a moment, Hebrews 13:5 assures that God will never leave or forsake.

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 1 Samuel 12:22

Isaiah 54:7 indicates a temporary forsaking, yet 1 Samuel 12:22 states that the Lord will not forsake His people for His great name's sake.

1 Samuel 12:22: For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

In contrast to a momentary forsaking in Isaiah 54:7, Matthew 28:20 emphasizes God's continuous presence, "lo, I am with you always."

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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