Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
This verse states that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all, contradicting the presence of darkness covering the earth in Isaiah 60:2.
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 John 8:12
Jesus says He is the light of the world, indicating a presence of light, which contradicts the notion of darkness covering the earth.
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 21:23
The city had no need of the sun or moon to shine in it, for the glory of God did lighten it, contradicting the darkness mentioned in Isaiah 60:2.
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.
Contradiction with Psalm 18:28
The Lord will light my candle, highlighting divine illumination rather than the darkness described in Isaiah 60:2.
Psalm 18:28: For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. [candle: or, lamp]
Contradiction with James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning, opposing the idea of widespread darkness.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Believers are described as children of light and day, contradicting the overall darkness mentioned in Isaiah 60:2.
1 Thessalonians 5:5: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
Believers are described as the light of the world, suggesting the presence of light in contrast to the darkness in Isaiah 60:2.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.