Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 57:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 57:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 57:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, this verse means that people were going to high places to worship and make sacrifices to things other than God. It shows how people turned away from God and did things He didn't like.

Isaiah 57:7: Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worship of only one God, contradicting Isaiah 57:7 which mentions worship on a lofty mountain, often associated with idolatry.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5

This verse instructs seeking worship at God's chosen place, contrasted with Isaiah 57:7’s reference to worship in high places.

Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:

Contradiction with Acts 17:24

This verse suggests that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the practice of worship as described in Isaiah 57:7.

Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Contradiction with John 4:21

Jesus mentions a time when worship will not be on mountains, contrasting with the mountain worship mentioned in Isaiah 57:7.

John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 14:23

This verse condemns building high places, which aligns with the activities criticized in Isaiah 57:7.

1 Kings 14:23: For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree. [images: or, standing images, or, statues]
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