Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God was upset because the people did not listen to Him, so He let Israel's enemies, like the Syrians and Philistines, attack them. Even though God was angry, He was still ready to help if they decided to be good again.

Isaiah 9:12: The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand [is] stretched out still. [open: Heb. whole]

Contradiction with Psalm 85:1

Isaiah 9:12 speaks of God's anger and judgment, while Psalm 85:1 discusses God turning away His anger and showing favor to the land.

Psalm 85:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.] LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. [for the sons: or, of the sons] [favourable: or, well pleased]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Isaiah 9:12 describes destruction, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God's plans for peace and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:10

Isaiah 9:12 highlights God's wrath, but Isaiah 54:10 emphasizes God's compassion and enduring peace.

Isaiah 54:10: For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

Isaiah 9:12 depicts ongoing anger, yet Lamentations 3:31-32 assures that the Lord will not cast off forever and promises compassion.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

While Isaiah 9:12 reflects on God's wrath, Micah 7:18 highlights God's forgiveness and delight in mercy.

Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17

Isaiah 9:12 speaks of retribution, contrary to Zephaniah 3:17, which describes God rejoicing over His people with joy and love.

Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Isaiah 9:12 focuses on judgment, but 1 Thessalonians 5:9 mentions that God has not appointed us to wrath but to obtain salvation.

1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
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