Contradiction with Romans 6:23
Isaiah 52:3 states "ye shall be redeemed without money," suggesting redemption is not transactional, while Romans 6:23 articulates that "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life," implying a cost in terms of consequences of sin and a need for divine intervention.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:18-19
Isaiah 52:3 mentions redemption without money, whereas 1 Peter 1:18-19 emphasizes being redeemed "with the precious blood of Christ," indicating the necessity of a valuable sacrifice.
1 Peter 1:18-19: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by tradition from your fathers;
Contradiction with Acts 20:28
Isaiah 52:3 declares redemption without monetary exchange, contrasting with Acts 20:28, where it is stated that the church was purchased "with His own blood," implying a high cost for redemption.
Acts 20:28: Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Contradiction with Matthew 20:28
Isaiah 52:3 suggests redemption without payment, while Matthew 20:28 explains that the Son of Man came "to give his life a ransom for many," highlighting a different kind of payment.
Matthew 20:28: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in the verse could arise from the concept of redemption without payment. This might conflict with the belief that one should earn their freedom or redemption through actions or compensation. The idea of something being "freely given" can sometimes clash with the notion of justice and fairness, where people expect a balance between actions and consequences.