Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 63:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 63:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 63:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse paints a picture of someone whose clothes are red, like someone who has been stomping grapes to make juice. Christians often understand this red color as a symbol of God's power to save people, even though it might look messy or difficult.

Isaiah 63:2: Wherefore [art thou] red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18

This verse suggests cleansing and purity ("though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow"), whereas Isaiah 63:2 speaks of garments stained red.

Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Contradiction with Revelation 7:14

This verse describes the robes made white in the blood of the Lamb, contrasting with the red-stained garments of Isaiah 63:2.

Revelation 7:14: And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:10

This verse speaks of being clothed with garments of salvation and righteousness, in contrast to the blood-stained apparel in Isaiah 63:2.

Isaiah 61:10: I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels. [decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:7

This verse emphasizes purification and cleansing, which contrasts with the imagery of stained garments in Isaiah 63:2.

Psalm 51:7: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Contradiction with Matthew 17:2

This verse describes Jesus’ garments as brilliantly white during the transfiguration, contrasting with the imagery in Isaiah 63:2.

Matthew 17:2: And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Paradox #1

This verse might be seen as morally conflicting because it describes vivid imagery of judgment and wrath. Some people may find it difficult to reconcile a caring and loving image of God with the harshness of judgment depicted. This tension between divine love and divine justice can be challenging for some readers, as it appears contradictory to a solely benevolent perception of God.

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