Contradiction with Ezekiel 16:60
Zechariah 11:10 mentions breaking the covenant, whereas Ezekiel 16:60 speaks of God remembering and establishing an everlasting covenant.
Ezekiel 16:60: Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:33
While Zechariah 11:10 refers to breaking a covenant, Jeremiah 31:33 describes a new covenant that God will put in the hearts of the people, emphasizing its permanence.
Jeremiah 31:33: But this [shall be] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10
Zechariah 11:10 talks about a broken covenant, whereas Hebrews 8:10 describes the establishment of a new, unbreakable covenant internalized within believers.
Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]
Contradiction with Genesis 9:16
Zechariah 11:10 mentions a covenant being broken, but Genesis 9:16 speaks of a lasting covenant between God and all living creatures after the flood.
Genesis 9:16: And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that [is] upon the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:3
Zechariah 11:10 highlights the breaking of a covenant, while Isaiah 55:3 mentions the sure mercies of David, implying a faithful covenant that won't be broken.
Isaiah 55:3: Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, [even] the sure mercies of David.
Contradiction with Psalm 105:8
In contrast to the breaking of covenant in Zechariah 11:10, Psalm 105:8 states that God remembers His covenant forever, indicating no breakage.
Psalm 105:8: He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word [which] he commanded to a thousand generations.
Paradox #1
This verse might suggest a contradiction because it involves breaking a covenant, which could be seen as going against principles of faithfulness and trust. In many ethical views, keeping promises is important, so breaking one might appear inconsistent with those values.