Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 10:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 10:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 10:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Zechariah, God promises to scatter His people among different countries, but they will remember Him and come back to Him, living happily with their families. It's like God saying, "Even if you go far away, you'll still remember me, and we'll be together again."

Zechariah 10:9: And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:12

This verse emphasizes the shepherd seeking and valuing every lost sheep, which contrasts with the scattering theme in Zechariah 10:9.

Matthew 18:12: How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:20

This verse speaks of gathering and bringing God's people back, directly opposing the dispersion mentioned in Zechariah 10:9.

Zephaniah 3:20: At that time will I bring you [again], even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:21

This verse focuses on gathering the Israelites from among the nations, contrary to the scattering in Zechariah 10:9.

Ezekiel 37:21: And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:37

This verse promises a gathering and safe dwelling, which contradicts the idea of sowing among the people as in Zechariah 10:9.

Jeremiah 32:37: Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7

This verse speaks of God gathering with great mercies, conflicting with the scattering depicted in Zechariah 10:9.

Isaiah 54:7: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
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