Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 52:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 52:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 52:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God has made the people of Jerusalem happy again and saved them, so they should come together and sing for joy. Even the places that were sad and broken should be happy and join in the celebration.

Isaiah 52:9: Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Isaiah 52:9 speaks of joy and comfort for desolate places, while Matthew 10:34 speaks of Jesus not bringing peace but a sword, highlighting a contradiction between messages of peace and conflict.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Isaiah 52:9 emphasizes comfort and joy, whereas John 16:33 mentions tribulation in the world, presenting a contradiction between consolation and the inevitability of earthly difficulties.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

Isaiah 52:9 promises comfort and joy, but Jeremiah 6:14 points out the false assurances of peace where there is none, suggesting a contradiction between genuine comfort and superficial promises.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Isaiah 52:9 conveys a message of collective joy, while Luke 12:51-53 speaks of division rather than peace, presenting a contradiction between unity and division among people.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Micah 7:6

Isaiah 52:9 describes joy in ruins being comforted, while Micah 7:6 highlights familial discord, contradicting the peace and joy promised in desolate places.

Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.
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