Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 55:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 55:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 55:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God wants people who do bad things to stop and change their ways. If they turn back to God, He will forgive them and be kind to them.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Psalm 145:20

This verse suggests God preserves those who love Him, contrasting with Isaiah 55:7 which offers mercy upon wicked repentance.

Psalm 145:20: The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

This verse states the curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, whereas Isaiah 55:7 offers forgiveness if the wicked turn to God.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

Here it speaks of God’s vengeance and wrath on His adversaries, differing from Isaiah 55:7 which promises pardon to those who forsake their wicked ways.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Indicates that turning away from the law makes prayers detestable, contrasting with Isaiah 55:7 that offers mercy to those who return to God.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
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