Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 63:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 63:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 63:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God looked around and saw no one was there to help. So, He decided to save His people with His own strength and power.

Isaiah 63:5: And I looked, and [there was] none to help; and I wondered that [there was] none to uphold: therefore mine own arm brought salvation unto me; and my fury, it upheld me.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Isaiah 63:5 suggests God relies on his own arm for salvation, while Exodus 14:14 describes the Lord fighting for the people, requiring them to only be still.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

Isaiah 63:5 depicts a proactive divine intervention, while Psalm 46:10 emphasizes being still and knowing God's sovereignty rather than direct action.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

Isaiah 63:5 implies active divine intervention, whereas 2 Chronicles 20:17 indicates standing still and witnessing God's salvation without personal effort.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Isaiah 63:5 shows reliance on divine might, while Proverbs 21:31 notes that despite preparing for battle, victory comes from the Lord.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Isaiah 63:5 emphasizes the power of God's arm, contrasting with Zechariah 4:6 which highlights reliance not on might or power but on God's Spirit.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the concept of relying solely on oneself for justice or revenge. In a broader moral perspective, relying on self-strength for vengeance might clash with teachings about forgiveness and leaving judgment to a higher power. This can introduce a tension between self-reliance and the importance of community and divine justice.

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