Contradiction with Genesis 1:14
Contradicts Isaiah 13:10 by stating that lights in the firmament are to divide day from night, implying constancy rather than celestial darkening.
Genesis 1:14: And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: [the day...: Heb. between the day and between the night]
Contradiction with Psalm 89:36-37
Describes the sun and the moon as enduring and faithful, contrasting with the darkening of celestial bodies in Isaiah 13:10.
Psalm 89:36-37: His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:35
Highlights the fixed orders of the sun and the moon giving light, which contrasts with them being darkened as in Isaiah 13:10.
Jeremiah 31:35: Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, [and] the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts [is] his name:
Contradiction with Revelation 21:23
States that the city does not need the sun or moon, contrasting with Isaiah 13:10 that suggests their importance by describing their darkening during judgment.
Revelation 21:23: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb [is] the light thereof.
Paradox #1
Isaiah 13:10 describes cosmic disturbances, like darkening of stars and the sun. One possible conflict is with other biblical passages that suggest continuity and order in the universe, such as Genesis 8:22, which promises regularity in day and night and seasons. This might seem inconsistent as one predicts chaos and the other promises stability.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the accuracy of the prophecy concerning celestial events. Isaiah 13:10 describes cosmic disruptions like the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars as signs of judgment. Historically, such events are dramatic and rare, and there is limited evidence they occurred as described during the time the prophecy was supposedly fulfilled. This discrepancy can lead to questions about the literal versus symbolic interpretation of the text.
Paradox #3
This verse describes celestial events that don't align with our understanding of astronomy. Stars can't stop giving light and the moon can't not shine as they reflect sunlight. These events aren't scientifically possible as described.
Paradox #4
The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in the depiction of God's role in causing cosmic disturbances as a form of punishment or judgment. While God is often portrayed as loving and benevolent, actions that involve widespread destruction or fear may seem conflicting with this image of divine love and mercy. This could lead some to question the consistency in the portrayal of God's character.