Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
While Isaiah 65:11 speaks against following other gods, Exodus 20:3 explicitly commands having no other gods, showing a contradiction when people turn to idol worship.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Isaiah 65:11 implies following other gods, but Deuteronomy 6:14 commands against going after other gods, presenting a direct contradiction.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 19:4-5
Contrasts with Isaiah 65:11 where the people are accused of idolatry, Jeremiah 19:4-5 condemns such practices and highlights the rejection of true worship.
Jeremiah 19:4-5: Because they have forsaken me, and have estranged this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom neither they nor their fathers have known, nor the kings of Judah, and have filled this place with the blood of innocents;
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Challenges the divided allegiance suggested in Isaiah 65:11. Elijah's call for decisive faith contrasts with the divided following of Isaiah’s audience.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
Declares the impossibility of serving two masters, in contradiction to the divided loyalties warned against in Isaiah 65:11.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:15
Stands in opposition to Isaiah 65:11 by promoting the choice to serve the Lord exclusively, not other deities.
Joshua 24:15: And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:12
Hosea criticizes the seeking of counsel from idols, in contradiction to the false trusts of Isaiah 65:11.
Hosea 4:12: My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused [them] to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God.
Contradiction with Psalm 16:4
Psalmist states the sorrows of those who hasten after another god, in contrast to the actions described in Isaiah 65:11.
Psalm 16:4: Their sorrows shall be multiplied [that] hasten [after] another [god]: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. [hasten...: or, give gifts to another]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Contrasts with the offering to other deities in Isaiah 65:11, Jeremiah commands not to emulate such idol worship.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:39
While Isaiah 65:11 recounts turning to idols, Ezekiel presents it with disdain, imploring the people to choose the Lord solely.
Ezekiel 20:39: As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter [also], if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 65:11 mentions Israelites forsaking God and worshiping false gods, which conflicts with the biblical teaching that people should worship only the one true God. This creates a contradiction with the idea of faithfulness and exclusive worship present in other parts of the Bible, such as the Ten Commandments.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 65:11 may present a contradiction or conflict in the historical context of religious practices. The verse mentions people worshiping other gods or engaging in idol worship, which is inconsistent with the primary biblical message of monotheism and worshiping only the God of Israel. This could show a conflict between the beliefs and practices of different groups at the time.
Paradox #3
The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 65:11 might be seen in its criticism of people who choose to worship other gods or engage in certain rituals, which could be viewed as religious intolerance or a lack of acceptance for different beliefs. It raises questions about freedom of belief and the consequences of different worship practices.