Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 64:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 64:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 64:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Isaiah, Christians believe this verse is a prayer asking God to show His power by coming down from heaven to help them, making even the mountains shake. It expresses a strong wish for God to be close and do amazing things to help and protect His people.

Isaiah 64:1: Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

While Isaiah 64:1 calls for God's dramatic intervention, this verse describes God's presence in a "still small voice," suggesting a subtle rather than a forceful approach.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:19

Isaiah 64:1 speaks to a demonstrative revealing of God, while this verse highlights how Christ will not cry out or cause commotion, emphasizing a gentle nature.

Matthew 12:19: He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Contradiction with John 6:15

Isaiah 64:1 implies a longing for God's powerful manifestation, whereas this verse shows Jesus avoiding a forceful display of kingship, retreating to solitude instead.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with Luke 17:21

Contrasting the desire for God's overt intervention in Isaiah 64:1, this verse suggests that the Kingdom of God is not coming with observation, indicating a spiritual, internal presence.

Luke 17:21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. [within you: or, among you]

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Isaiah 64:1 emphasizes a dramatic divine act, but this verse declares that it is "not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit," indicating a contradiction in the display of divine power.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 12:2

While Isaiah 64:1 yearns for a transformative divine event, this verse focuses on personal transformation through renewal of the mind, emphasizing internal over external change.

Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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