Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 9:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 9:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 9:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is not happy with the people because they are not doing good things and are saying foolish words. Even though they are not behaving well, God's hand is still there, showing He is still giving them a chance to do better.

Isaiah 9:17: Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one [is] an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand [is] stretched out still. [folly: or, villany]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

While Isaiah 9:17 speaks of God's anger and no mercy, Exodus 34:6-7 describes God as merciful and gracious, forgiving iniquity and transgression.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

Isaiah 9:17 depicts God's wrath, but Psalm 103:8 highlights God's merciful and gracious nature, slow to anger.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Micah 7:18

Isaiah 9:17 shows no mercy, contrasting with Micah 7:18 where God is portrayed as one who pardons iniquity and delights 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 James 5:11

Isaiah 9:17 implies relentless anger, whereas James 5:11 emphasizes the Lord's purpose as being full of compassion and mercy.

James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
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