Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God made the people more in number, but they were not happier. However, they felt happy and celebrated like when farmers gather lots of food or when people share treasure.

Isaiah 9:3: Thou hast multiplied the nation, [and] not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, [and] as [men] rejoice when they divide the spoil. [not: or, to him]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:12

Isaiah 9:3 speaks of increasing joy and multiplying the nation, while Matthew 5:12 describes rejoicing and being glad in the face of persecution and difficulty, suggesting joy despite suffering rather than joy from abundance.

Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Paradox #1

Some people see a translation issue with Isaiah 9:3. In some versions, it says God increased the nation's joy, while others say God did not increase the joy. This difference can confuse people about what the verse really means.

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