Contradiction with James 1:6-7
These verses discuss asking in faith without doubting, suggesting that requests may not be granted if asked with doubt, contrasting with the straightforward asking implied in Zechariah 10:1.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:7-8
These verses caution against repetitive, formulaic prayers, pointing toward God’s prior knowledge of needs, which might contrast with the explicit act of asking for rain in Zechariah 10:1.
Matthew 6:7-8: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:11-12
These verses show a situation where God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people’s welfare, which contrasts with the encouragement to ask for rain in Zechariah 10:1.
Jeremiah 14:11-12: Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for [their] good.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse states that God will not hear prayers when hands are full of blood, suggesting circumstances where prayer is ineffective, unlike the hopeful request in Zechariah 10:1.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44
This verse mentions God covering Himself with a cloud so that prayer cannot pass through, contrasting with the open invitation to ask for rain in Zechariah 10:1.
Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 8:13
This verse shows a prediction of severe judgment rather than a promise of provision, contrasting with the provision implied in Zechariah 10:1.
2 Kings 8:13: And Hazael said, But what, [is] thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou [shalt be] king over Syria.
Paradox #1
The verse mentions asking for rain from the Lord. From a scientific perspective, rain is a natural meteorological phenomenon caused by atmospheric conditions, not by divine intervention. This can be seen as a contradiction if one interprets the verse as implying that rain is directly controlled by a deity rather than understood through weather patterns and the water cycle.