Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 62:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 62:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 62:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the author of the book, just like a young man is happy to marry his new wife, God will also be very happy and full of joy about His people. It's like when a groom smiles and celebrates on his wedding day with his bride.

Isaiah 62:5: For [as] a young man marrieth a virgin, [so] shall thy sons marry thee: and [as] the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, [so] shall thy God rejoice over thee. [as the...: Heb. with the joy of the bridegroom]

Contradiction with Matthew 22:30

This verse states that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage, contradicting the marital imagery in Isaiah 62:5.

Matthew 22:30: But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:8

Paul suggests it is good for the unmarried and widows to remain single, which contrasts with the marriage symbolism in Isaiah 62:5.

1 Corinthians 7:8: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

Contradiction with Revelation 14:4

This verse describes those who are not defiled with women and remain virgins, which seems to conflict with the joyful marriage imagery of Isaiah 62:5.

Revelation 14:4: These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, [being] the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. [redeemed: Gr. bought]
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