Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 10:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 10:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 10:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Zechariah, this verse means that God will make the people strong and happy, like when someone drinks a little wine and feels joyful. Their children will see how happy they are and will also be glad, feeling joy because of God's blessings.

Zechariah 10:7: And [they of] Ephraim shall be like a mighty [man], and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see [it], and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19

Zechariah 10:7 speaks of joy as strength, while Ecclesiastes 10:19 suggests joy comes from feasting and wine, focusing more on physical pleasures.

Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]

Contradiction with Isaiah 24:11

While Zechariah 10:7 emphasizes gladness and strengthened hearts, Isaiah 24:11 depicts a lack of joy with crying in the streets.

Isaiah 24:11: [There is] a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15

Zechariah 10:7 mentions gladness and joy, but Lamentations 5:15 speaks of joy leaving the heart, emphasizing sorrow.

Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.

Contradiction with Isaiah 22:13

In contrast to the positive portrayal of joy in Zechariah 10:7, Isaiah 22:13 highlights joy as part of heedless merrymaking while ignoring serious matters.

Isaiah 22:13: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
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