Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the people that if they don't trust Him, things won't go well and they won't be strong. It's like saying you need to believe to make sure everything stays steady and safe.

Isaiah 7:9: And the head of Ephraim [is] Samaria, and the head of Samaria [is] Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. [If...: or, Do ye not believe? it is because ye are not stable]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Isaiah 7:9 emphasizes the importance of faith, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which suggests a different approach to faith and reliance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 2:17

Isaiah 7:9 connects belief with being established, while James 2:17 states that faith without works is dead, implying that faith alone is not sufficient for stability.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]

Contradiction with John 12:37

Isaiah 7:9 suggests faith is essential for establishment, but John 12:37 shows that many did not believe despite witnessing miracles, questioning the direct link between faith and establishment.

John 12:37: But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

Contradiction with Matthew 17:20

Isaiah 7:9 suggests a foundational need for faith, whereas Matthew 17:20 in discussing faith as small as a mustard seed implies varying degrees and effectiveness of faith.

Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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