Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 64:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 64:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 64:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, no one is asking God for help or trying to come closer to Him, so God has turned away and let them face trouble because they have done wrong things. This means that when people forget about God and do bad things, they feel like God is not there to help them.

Isaiah 64:7: And [there is] none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. [consumed: Heb. melted] [because: Heb. by the hand]

Contradiction with James 4:8

Contradicts Isaiah 64:7, as it emphasizes drawing near to God and He will draw near to you, implying availability for those who seek Him.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13

Contradicts Isaiah 64:7, by stating that those who seek God with all their heart will find Him.

Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:2

Contradicts Isaiah 64:7, as it highlights that the Lord is with you when you are with Him and can be found if sought.

2 Chronicles 15:2: And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD [is] with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. [to meet...: Heb. before Asa]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Contradicts Isaiah 64:7, as it encourages seeking to find, suggesting God is accessible to those who seek Him.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Hebrews 11:6

Contradicts Isaiah 64:7, by explaining that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6: But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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