Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 11:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 11:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 11:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, when big, strong trees fall, it is a sign that something important is lost or destroyed. He tells the other trees to cry because everything around them is breaking and changing.

Zechariah 11:2: Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down. [mighty: or, gallants] [the forest...: or, the defenced forest]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12

While Zechariah 11:2 speaks of lamentation and destruction of trees, Isaiah 55:12 describes the trees clapping their hands and rejoicing in peace and joy.

Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.

Contradiction with Revelation 22:2

Zechariah 11:2 portrays trees as objects of mourning, whereas Revelation 22:2 presents trees as sources of healing and life.

Revelation 22:2: In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, [was there] the tree of life, which bare twelve [manner of] fruits, [and] yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree [were] for the healing of the nations.

Contradiction with Psalm 1:3

Zechariah 11:2 depicts the trees being ruined or destroyed, but Psalm 1:3 describes a tree prospering and fruitful.

Psalm 1:3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. [wither: Heb. fade]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24

Zechariah 11:2 presents a destruction narrative, yet Ezekiel 17:24 proclaims that God makes high trees low and dry trees flourish, opposing the notion of destruction.

Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].
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