Contradiction with Leviticus 18:21
This verse condemns the practice of sacrificing children to Molech, which contradicts the acts of idolatry and child sacrifice implied in Isaiah 57:5.
Leviticus 18:21: And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through [the fire] to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I [am] the LORD. [Molech: Gr. Moloch]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:31
This verse states that the practices done by other nations, like burning sons and daughters in the fire for their gods, are detestable to God, opposing the actions described in Isaiah 57:5.
Deuteronomy 12:31: Thou shalt not do so unto the LORD thy God: for every abomination to the LORD, which he hateth, have they done unto their gods; for even their sons and their daughters they have burnt in the fire to their gods. [to the: Heb. of the]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:31
This verse challenges the acceptability of the practice of sacrificing children by questioning if people think they can inquire of God while engaging in such actions, conflicting with the idolatrous practices in Isaiah 57:5.
Ezekiel 20:31: For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass through the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, even unto this day: and shall I be enquired of by you, O house of Israel? [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:31
This verse criticizes the building of high places to burn sons and daughters in the fire, which God did not command or even think of, standing against the practices mentioned in Isaiah 57:5.
Jeremiah 7:31: And they have built the high places of Tophet, which [is] in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded [them] not, neither came it into my heart. [came...: Heb. came it upon my heart]
Paradox #1
One contradiction or conflict related to this verse might be due to the practices it mentions, such as child sacrifice or pagan rituals, which were denounced by the prophets. These practices could create a conflict or inconsistency when considering the beliefs and actions of neighboring cultures or even certain factions within ancient Israel that might have engaged in or tolerated them, contrasting with the monotheistic and moral teachings of the Bible.