Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 66:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 66:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 66:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made everything, and He cares most about people who are humble, sorry for their mistakes, and who listen carefully to what He says. God loves those who respect His words and are kind in their hearts.

Isaiah 66:2: For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5

This verse states that "every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord," contradicting the value Isaiah 66:2 places on contrite and humble spirit.

Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse explains that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, highlighting a contrast since Isaiah 66:2 emphasizes the humility of those God looks favorably upon.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:3

This Beatitude highlights being 'poor in spirit,' underscoring the value of humility and reliance on God, which contrasts with the self-reliance critiqued in Isaiah 66:2.

Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 16:15

Here, Jesus tells the Pharisees that God knows their hearts and what is exalted among men is detestable to God, pointing out human pride, a contrast to the humbleness God desires in Isaiah 66:2.

Luke 16:15: And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

This verse advises doing nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but rather in humility, value others above yourselves, contrasting human pride against the humility mentioned in Isaiah 66:2.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse encourages submission and humility among believers, reminding that God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble, offering a stark contrast to self-exalting pride over contriteness as highlighted in Isaiah 66:2.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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