Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 5:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 5:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made a vineyard and did everything to take care of it, but instead of getting good grapes, it grew bad ones. This means God is sad because the people didn't listen to Him and do good things, even though He helped them a lot.

Isaiah 5:4: What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:3

This verse attributes the lack of understanding and rebellion to Israel, while Isaiah 5:4 questions what more could have been done to make them fruitful.

Isaiah 1:3: The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: [but] Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6-7

It suggests that seeking the Lord and returning to Him brings mercy and pardon, while Isaiah 5:4 implies continued unfruitfulness despite efforts.

Isaiah 55:6-7: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-10

It implies that God can change the outcome if people repent, whereas Isaiah 5:4 suggests that nothing more could have been done.

Jeremiah 18:7-10: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];

Contradiction with Matthew 7:17-18

This passage speaks to the nature of trees bearing fruit according to their nature, whereas Isaiah 5:4 questions why good efforts did not yield good fruit.

Matthew 7:17-18: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Contradiction with Romans 2:4-5

It suggests that God's kindness should lead to repentance, while Isaiah 5:4 implies that despite efforts, there was no change.

Romans 2:4-5: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
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