Contradiction with Matthew 4:7
This contradicts Isaiah 7:12 because it emphasizes not testing or tempting God, whereas Ahaz in Isaiah 7:12 declines to ask for a sign from God.
Matthew 4:7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. [tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof]
Contradiction with Judges 6:39
This verse contradicts with Isaiah 7:12 as Gideon asks for a sign from God to confirm His promise, contrary to Ahaz who refuses to ask for a sign.
Judges 6:39: And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.
Contradiction with Malachi 3:10
This contradicts Isaiah 7:12 since God invites testing Him in this verse by bringing tithes, unlike the context of Isaiah 7:12 where Ahaz refuses to ask for a sign to test God.
Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:8
This verse contradicts with Isaiah 7:12 because King Hezekiah asks Isaiah for a sign from God, whereas Ahaz refuses to do so.
2 Kings 20:8: And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What [shall be] the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up into the house of the LORD the third day?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36-37
This contradicts Isaiah 7:12 because Elijah confidently calls upon God to show a sign before all people, unlike Ahaz who declines to seek a sign.
1 Kings 18:36-37: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 7:12 might raise questions about trust and faith. Ahaz is offered a sign from God but refuses, saying he doesn't want to test God. This could seem contradictory because having faith might involve accepting God’s signs. However, refusing a sign might look like a lack of trust in God's offer to help or guide. The conflict is between demonstrating faith by accepting God's help versus interpreting a refusal as being humble or respectful.