Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians who study the book of Zechariah, this verse is a warning. It suggests that something bad, like a fire, might come to destroy the big, strong trees, showing that even strong things can be in danger.

Zechariah 11:1: Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:3

This verse talks about God gathering the remnant of his flock, which contrasts with Zechariah 11:1 implying destruction.

Jeremiah 23:3: And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:7

This verse speaks of peace and rest after turmoil, contradicting the destruction anticipated in Zechariah 11:1.

Isaiah 14:7: The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:9

This verse describes God making wars cease and breaking weapons, which contradicts the destructive imagery in Zechariah 11:1.

Psalm 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Contradiction with Micah 4:3

In this verse, nations turn their swords into plowshares, contrasting with the destructive tone of Zechariah 11:1.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:9

This verse talks about God purifying lips for unified worship, contradicting the impending desolation suggested in Zechariah 11:1.

Zephaniah 3:9: For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. [language: Heb. lip] [consent: Heb. shoulder]
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