Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 11:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 11:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 11:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God told him to pretend to be a silly shepherd who doesn't take care of the sheep. This was to show the people what it would be like to have a leader who doesn’t look after them well.

Zechariah 11:15: And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 3:15

This verse portrays God giving shepherds that are knowledgeable and understanding, contrasting with the foolish shepherd mentioned in Zechariah 11:15.

Jeremiah 3:15: And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with John 10:11

Jesus describes Himself as the good shepherd, directly opposing the image of the worthless shepherd in Zechariah 11:15.

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:23

God promises to set up one shepherd, His servant David, who will feed His flock, which contradicts the concept of raising up a foolish shepherd in Zechariah 11:15.

Ezekiel 34:23: And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, [even] my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

The Lord is depicted as the perfect shepherd who takes care of His flock, which is the opposite of the role of the foolish shepherd in Zechariah 11:15.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:11

This verse shows God as a nurturing shepherd who tends to His flock with care, unlike the worthless shepherd described in Zechariah 11:15.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry [them] in his bosom, [and] shall gently lead those that are with young. [that...: or, that give suck]
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