Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
While Isaiah 61:10 speaks of being clothed with garments of salvation, Isaiah 64:6 says all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, suggesting human efforts are insufficient for salvation.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
Isaiah 61:10 illustrates the joy of salvation, but Romans 3:23 emphasizes that all have sinned, suggesting a lack of inherent righteousness.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Isaiah 61:10 portrays a state of spiritual joy and righteousness, while Jeremiah 17:9 describes the heart as deceitful and wicked, indicating a fundamental human corruption.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
Isaiah 61:10 celebrates righteousness and salvation, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:20 states there’s not a just man who does good and never sins.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
Isaiah 61:10 expresses confidence in God’s salvation, but Matthew 7:21-23 warns that not everyone who acknowledges the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing actions over appearance.
Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.