Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 49:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 49:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 49:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God wants to set people who are trapped free and help those who feel lost or sad to come out into the light. He promises to take care of them and give them good places to live and be happy.

Isaiah 49:9: That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that [are] in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures [shall be] in all high places.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Contradicts Isaiah 49:9 by suggesting that rest is offered by Jesus, while Isaiah 49:9 speaks of being brought out of darkness.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:16

Contradicts Isaiah 49:9 as it calls for standing and looking for the old paths, while Isaiah 49:9 focuses on freeing prisoners.

Jeremiah 6:16: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where [is] the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].

Contradiction with John 8:12

Contradicts Isaiah 49:9 by Jesus claiming to be the light of the world himself, instead of followers walking in light themselves.

John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Contradiction with Romans 6:18

Contradicts Isaiah 49:9 by discussing liberation through righteousness, differing from being freed from physical captivity.

Romans 6:18: Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
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