Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is sad because people are giving gifts and saying prayers to rocks by the river instead of to Him. He wonders why they think such things will make them feel happy and safe.

Isaiah 57:6: Among the smooth [stones] of the stream [is] thy portion; they, they [are] thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3-5

These verses command not to have other gods and not to make idols, while Isaiah 57:6 mentions sacrifices offered to idols, implying acceptance of idol worship.

Exodus 20:3-5: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:2-3

These verses instruct the destruction of places where other gods were worshiped, contradicting the tolerance of idol sacrifice depicted in Isaiah 57:6.

Deuteronomy 12:2-3: Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree: [possess: or, inherit]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:2-5

These verses detail King Manasseh's idolatry as evil in the sight of the Lord, contrasting with the apparent acceptance of idol-related practices in Isaiah 57:6.

2 Kings 21:2-5: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2-5

These verses discourage following the practices of other nations and worshiping idols, opposing the idea of sacrificing to idols in Isaiah 57:6.

Jeremiah 10:2-5: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:2

This verse condemns the making and worship of idols, clashing with the behavior described in Isaiah 57:6.

Hosea 13:2: And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, [and] idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. [they sin...: Heb. they add to sin] [the men...: or, the sacrificers of men]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:20-21

These verses condemn fellowship with demons through idol sacrifices, directly contradicting the practice highlighted in Isaiah 57:6.

1 Corinthians 10:20-21: But I [say], that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
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