Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
This verse instructs to "call no man your father upon the earth," suggesting a direct relationship with God as Father, which can seem contradictory to recognizing patriarchal figures like Abraham mentioned in Isaiah 63:16.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with John 8:39
Jesus says, "If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham," implying spiritual descent matters more than ancestral, contrasting how Isaiah 63:16 acknowledges Abraham as a patriarch despite Israel's current disobedience.
John 8:39: They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:7
States that "they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham," suggesting faith defines descent from Abraham, possibly conflicting with the collective acknowledgment of Abraham in Isaiah 63:16.
Galatians 3:7: Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 63:16 mentions God as the ultimate father and redeemer, which could be seen as contradictory for those who emphasize a more literal ancestry or lineage-based identity, such as the Jewish people's lineage from Abraham or Jacob. Some might see a tension between the spiritual identity the verse highlights and the traditional emphasis on physical descent.
Paradox #2
Some might see a contradiction in terms of relationship with God. The verse suggests that God is a father even if earthly ancestors are not acknowledged. The conflict could arise for those who struggle with the idea of God as a paternal figure when their own experiences with family might be negative or absent, leading to difficulties in understanding and accepting God's unconditional love or presence.