Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 10:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 10:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 10:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian teachings, Zechariah, the prophet, is saying that from God, the strong leader will come, bringing strength, stability, and tools for helping people and keeping peace. This shows that God is like a strong parent who gives everything needed for people to be safe and happy.

Zechariah 10:4: Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.

Contradiction with Isaiah 28:16

Contradicts Zechariah 10:4 by presenting the cornerstone as laid by the Lord in Zion, not associated with human leadership from Judah.

Isaiah 28:16: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner [stone], a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:22

Presents the stone which the builders rejected as becoming the cornerstone, suggesting a different context and role for the cornerstone compared to Zechariah 10:4.

Psalm 118:22: The stone [which] the builders refused is become the head [stone] of the corner.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:42

Jesus refers to Himself as the stone the builders rejected, becoming the cornerstone, which differs from the leadership metaphor in Zechariah 10:4.

Matthew 21:42: Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

Contradiction with Ephesians 2:20

This verse describes Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone, contrasting the leadership role ascribed to Judah in Zechariah 10:4.

Ephesians 2:20: And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:6

Refers to Jesus as the precious cornerstone, differing from the interpretation of human leadership emanating from Judah in Zechariah 10:4.

1 Peter 2:6: Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
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