Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 63:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 63:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 63:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God's people are saying, "We belong to you, God, but others who don't know you haven't been guided by you." They feel like they need God's help because other nations don't follow Him or call Him their God.

Isaiah 63:19: We are [thine]: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name. [they...: Heb. thy name was not called upon them]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Isaiah 63:19 by promoting love for enemies, whereas Isaiah discusses judgment and wrath.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages love and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting Isaiah’s theme of divine retribution.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises not seeking revenge but leaving space for God's wrath, which contrasts the active divine vengeance in Isaiah.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

Expresses God's preference for repentance over punishment, unlike the tone of judgment in Isaiah 63:19.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Jonah 4:2

Highlights God's attributes of mercy and slow anger, differing from the portrayal of wrath in Isaiah.

Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Emphasizes mercy over judgment, contrasting with the theme of divine justice in Isaiah.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with John 3:17

States God's purpose is salvation, not condemnation, which contradicts the vengeant tone of Isaiah.

John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:4

Expresses God’s desire for all to be saved, diverging from the exclusivity and wrath in Isaiah.

1 Timothy 2:4: Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Indicates God's patience and desire for repentance, contrasting with the immediacy of judgment seen in Isaiah.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Highlights that God is love, presenting a contrasting perspective to the wrath depicted in Isaiah.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
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