Contradiction with Matthew 12:17-21
Isaiah 42:1 is fulfilled in Jesus in the New Testament, whereas Matthew 12:17-21 cites Isaiah to assert Jesus as God's chosen servant, showing continuity rather than contradiction.
Matthew 12:17-21: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:3
While Isaiah 42:1 presents a beloved servant, Isaiah 53:3 describes the servant as despised and rejected, presenting a contrasting depiction.
Isaiah 53:3: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. [we hid...: or, he hid as it were his face from us: Heb. as an hiding of faces from him, or, from us]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 42:1 is sometimes viewed through different lenses by Jewish and Christian interpretations, leading to some conflicting views. In Judaism, this verse is often seen as referring to the nation of Israel as God's servant, fulfilling a role in bringing justice to the nations. In Christianity, it is frequently interpreted as a prophecy about Jesus Christ as the servant, bringing salvation. This difference in interpretation can create a contradiction or conflict between these two religious perspectives.