Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is asking the people why they are making fun and being mean. He tells them that they are acting like naughty children who are not listening to what is right.

Isaiah 57:4: Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, [and] draw out the tongue? [are] ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

This verse says God gives grace to the humble, whereas Isaiah 57:4 speaks of mockery and rebellion, which contradicts humility.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Romans 2:4

This verse emphasizes God's kindness and patience leading to repentance, contrasting with the scoffing and rebellious attitude in Isaiah 57:4.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Contradiction with James 4:6

God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting the prideful and mocking attitude described in Isaiah 57:4.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Encourages submission and humility, which opposes the mocking and rebellious behavior in Isaiah 57:4.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

Jesus blesses the meek, contradicting the mocking and rebellious nature suggested in Isaiah 57:4.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29

Encourages edifying speech, which contrasts with the mocking and scoffing in Isaiah 57:4.

Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Instructs believers to do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, opposing the attitudes in Isaiah 57:4.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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