Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 5:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 5:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 5:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, this verse means that there will be a lot of sadness and trouble, like a big stormy sea making loud noises. When people look around, everything will seem dark and gloomy, like the light in the sky has gone away.

Isaiah 5:30: And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and if [one] look unto the land, behold darkness [and] sorrow, and the light is darkened in the heavens thereof. [sorrow: or, distress] [and the light...: or, when it is light, it shall be dark in the destructions thereof]

Contradiction with 1 John 1:5

Isaiah 5:30 describes darkness and distress, whereas 1 John 1:5 states that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.

1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Isaiah 5:30 speaks of a day of darkness and trouble, while Psalm 23:4 expresses fearlessness even in the valley of the shadow of death, due to God's presence.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with John 8:12

Isaiah 5:30 mentions darkness, but John 8:12 quotes Jesus saying He is the light of the world, and those who follow Him will not walk in darkness.

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 Revelation 21:25

Isaiah 5:30 depicts gloom, whereas Revelation 21:25 describes the New Jerusalem, where there will be no night.

Revelation 21:25: And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:19

Isaiah 5:30 speaks of a roaring sea and gloom, but Isaiah 60:19 promises that the Lord will be an everlasting light, eliminating darkness.

Isaiah 60:19: The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
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