Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 62:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 62:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 62:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling everyone that He is bringing something very special and good to the people, like a big present. God is coming to help and give rewards to those who have done good things.

Isaiah 62:11: Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward [is] with him, and his work before him. [work: or, recompence]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6

Contradicts the idea of waiting for salvation, as it encourages seeking the Lord while He may be found.

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

Contradiction with Romans 8:24

Suggests salvation is hope, which is unseen, contradicting the visible announcement of salvation in Isaiah 62:11.

Romans 8:24: For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

Contradiction with James 2:24

Emphasizes justification by works rather than by faith alone, challenging the notion of salvation mentioned solely by proclamation in Isaiah 62:11.

James 2:24: Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:3

Implies the need for constant vigilance and repentance, contrasting the finality of salvation coming mentioned in Isaiah 62:11.

Revelation 3:3: Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

Speaks of doing the Father's will to enter the kingdom, suggesting action beyond waiting, as implied in Isaiah 62:11.

Matthew 7:21: 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.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:12

Encourages working out salvation with fear and trembling, contrasting the announced salvation in Isaiah 62:11.

Philippians 2:12: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
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