Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 59:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 59:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 59:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, people feel far from fairness and justice, like they are waiting for light but are still stuck in the dark. This means they hope for good things but feel like they're in a never-ending night.

Isaiah 59:9: Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, [but] we walk in darkness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:16

Isaiah 42:16 speaks of God leading the blind by a way they did not know and turning darkness into light, contradicting Isaiah 59:9, which speaks of a lack of light for justice.

Isaiah 42:16: And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. [straight: Heb. into straightness]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:6

Psalm 37:6 describes God bringing forth righteousness and judgment as the light, contrary to Isaiah 59:9, which laments the absence of light for judgment.

Psalm 37:6: And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Contradiction with Micah 7:8

Micah 7:8 expresses hope of the Lord being a light in darkness, which contrasts with Isaiah 59:9's declaration of a lacking light.

Micah 7:8: Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me.

Contradiction with John 8:12

John 8:12 where Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, contrasts Isaiah 59:9, where light is absent.

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.

Paradox #1

Isaiah 59:9 might be seen as portraying a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. Some might find a contradiction if they consider teachings elsewhere in the Bible that emphasize hope and redemption through faith in God. This could seem inconsistent with a message suggesting despair or an absence of justice. Others believe this verse sets the stage for highlighting the need for divine intervention, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of salvation.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction in Isaiah 59:9 could be related to the theme of justice and righteousness. If people are seeking justice and light but feel they are left in darkness and without fairness, it could create a conflict between the expectation of divine justice and the experience of injustice or suffering in the world. This might lead to questioning why justice is delayed or absent despite faithfulness.

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