Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God, who is very big and lives forever, stays in a special place with people who are sorry and humble. He helps their hearts feel better and gives them new strength.

Isaiah 57:15: For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

While Isaiah 57:15 says God dwells in a high and holy place, 1 Kings 8:27 wonders if God can truly dwell on earth, highlighting God's transcendent nature over specific dwelling places.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Psalm 113:5-6

Isaiah 57:15 speaks of God dwelling with the humble and contrite, but Psalms 113:5-6 emphasizes God's highness and separation above the heavens and the earth, suggesting an aloofness.

Psalm 113:5-6: Who [is] like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, [dwelleth...: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:16

Whereas Isaiah 57:15 describes God as dwelling with the humble, 1 Timothy 6:16 highlights that God dwells in unapproachable light, which seems inaccessible to man.

1 Timothy 6:16: Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 57:15 talks about God being both holy and dwelling in high places, but also being with the humble and contrite. The moral conflict might come from the idea that a transcendent and exalted God is also close to those who are lowly. It could seem contradictory that such a majestic being would care for the humble. However, this can also be seen as a message of inclusivity and comfort.

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