Isaiah 9:2 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Isaiah, people who were very sad and didn't know where to go saw something very bright and wonderful that gave them hope and made them happy. It's like being in a dark room and suddenly someone turns on a light, so you can see and feel safe again.

Contradiction with John 3:19

Contradicts Isaiah 9:2 as it describes people loving darkness rather than light, whereas Isaiah 9:2 talks about people seeing a great light.

John 3:19: And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

Contradiction with Isaiah 60:2

Describes darkness covering the earth and people, whereas Isaiah 9:2 talks about people walking in darkness who see a great light, suggesting a resolution rather than an enduring state.

Isaiah 60:2: For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:4

Claims that the god of this world blinds the minds of unbelievers to prevent them from seeing the light, in contrast to Isaiah 9:2 where those in darkness see the great light.

2 Corinthians 4:4: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:8

Indicates that believers were once in darkness but are now light in the Lord, presenting a past state contrary to Isaiah 9:2, which presents it as a present event of seeing light.

Ephesians 5:8: For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:16

Echoes Isaiah 9:2 but clarifies its fulfillment in Jesus' time in Galilee, highlighting a specific fulfillment rather than the ongoing condition depicted in Isaiah.

Matthew 4:16: The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:6

Warns against walking in darkness while claiming fellowship with God, suggesting that some still walk in darkness, contrary to Isaiah 9:2's revelation of light.