Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, the people did not turn back to God even when He was showing them they were doing wrong, and they didn't look for His help. This means they weren't listening to God or trying to follow Him.

Isaiah 9:13: For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 by offering forgiveness if a nation repents, whereas Isaiah 9:13 says people do not turn to God despite punishment.

Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 by stating that if the wicked turn from all their sins, they shall live, implying repentance leads to life.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Hosea 14:1

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 as it calls Israel to return to God for forgiveness, suggesting repentance is possible and desired by God.

Hosea 14:1: O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.

Contradiction with Joel 2:12-13

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 by urging people to return to God with all their hearts, indicating repentance can avert judgment.

Joel 2:12-13: Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye [even] to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 by inviting the wicked to forsake their ways and return to God for mercy, implying repentance is an option.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:12-13

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 as God calls His people to acknowledge their sins and return to Him for mercy.

Jeremiah 3:12-13: Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14

Contradicts Isaiah 9:13 by promising healing if humble repentance and prayer occur.

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
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