Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, God is saying that He won't stay angry forever because He cares about the people He made and doesn't want them to feel too sad or tired. God loves us and wants to be kind, even when we make mistakes.

Isaiah 57:16: For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls [which] I have made.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:9

Contradicts Isaiah 57:16 as it states that God will not always chide, nor will He keep His anger forever, suggesting the possibility of God's enduring patience and mercy.

Psalm 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12

Contradicts Isaiah 57:16 by showing God's mercy, stating that He will not keep His anger forever if the people return to Him.

Jeremiah 3:12: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Contradicts Isaiah 57:16 by emphasizing that God does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men and He will not cast off forever.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

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