Contradiction with Psalm 27:14
While Isaiah 62:7 emphasizes not giving God rest, Psalm 27:14 encourages waiting patiently for the Lord, implying a restful reliance.
Psalm 27:14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
Isaiah 62:7 speaks of persistence in prayer, whereas Matthew 6:7 warns against repetitious prayer like the heathen, advocating for sincerity.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2
Contrasts Isaiah 62:7's call for persistence by advising not to be rash with words before God, emphasizing reverence over relentless petitioning.
Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:9-10
Suggests a rest from our own works through faith in God’s ultimate plan, whereas Isaiah 62:7 encourages not giving God rest, implying ongoing action.
Hebrews 4:9-10: There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. [rest: or, keeping of a sabbath]
Contradiction with James 5:12
Encourages simplicity in speech, which can be seen as a contradiction to the call for persistent advocacy in Isaiah 62:7.
James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.