Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
While Isaiah 9:4 speaks of breaking the yoke of burden, Matthew 11:28 invites those who labor and carry heavy burdens to find rest in Jesus, who offers an easy yoke instead of breaking it.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:1
Isaiah 9:4 mentions breaking the yoke of oppression, but Galatians 5:1 advises believers to stand firm in the freedom granted by Christ, avoiding the yoke of slavery again, suggesting a continuation of freedom rather than a singular act of breaking.
Galatians 5:1: Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:8
Isaiah 9:4 refers to breaking the yoke of the oppressor, while Jeremiah 30:8 talks about breaking the yoke from the neck of Israel and bursting bonds, indicating a future promise of liberation rather than a completed action as implied in Isaiah.
Jeremiah 30:8: For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, [that] I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Isaiah 9:4 could be seen in the context of celebrating breaking the yoke of oppression, which might involve violence or war against oppressors. Some might view this as conflicting with messages of peace and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious teachings. This tension can be seen as a contradiction between achieving freedom through conflict versus ideals of non-violence and reconciliation.