Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:19
Illustrates the wrath of the Lord as a "whirlwind," suggesting heaviness and turmoil, whereas Matthew 11:30 speaks of burden being light.
Jeremiah 23:19: Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
Contradiction with Job 30:26
Describes seeking good but receiving evil, highlighting suffering, contrary to the ease offered in Matthew 11:30.
Job 30:26: When I looked for good, then evil came [unto me]: and when I waited for light, there came darkness.
Contradiction with Psalm 38:4
Describes burdens as "too heavy to bear," contradicting the lightness of the burden in Matthew 11:30.
Psalm 38:4: For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:5
Speaks of being compassed with gall and travail, indicating distress and heaviness, unlike the ease in Matthew 11:30.
Lamentations 3:5: He hath builded against me, and compassed [me] with gall and travail.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:48
Talks about serving enemies in hunger, thirst, and nakedness, portraying a harsh burden, unlike the light burden in Matthew 11:30.
Deuteronomy 28:48: Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all [things]: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:6
Highlights cruelty and heavy burdens imposed on the elderly, which contrasts with the restfulness mentioned in Matthew 11:30.
Isaiah 47:6: I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke.
Contradiction with Exodus 5:9
Pharaoh commands to increase burdens on laborers, directly opposing the notion of a light burden in Matthew 11:30.
Exodus 5:9: Let there more work be laid upon the men, that they may labour therein; and let them not regard vain words. [Let there...: Heb. Let the work be heavy upon the men]
Contradiction with Job 14:1
States that life is "full of trouble," conflicting with the ease and lightness implied by Matthew 11:30.
Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse might be seen in how some people interpret it versus their experiences. The verse talks about a burden being light, but some might feel that following religious teachings can be challenging or demanding in real life, which can seem heavy or burdensome. This difference between expectation and experience could be viewed as a conflict.