Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
This verse highlights the Lord's goodness and mercy to all, which contrasts with the judgment and lack of pity in Zechariah 11:6.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse speaks of God taking no pleasure in the death of anyone, which contradicts the tone of divine judgment in Zechariah 11:6.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
This verse mentions God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance, conflicting with the absence of pity in Zechariah 11:6.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
This verse describes God as merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, which contrasts with the judgment pronounced in Zechariah 11:6.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
These verses speak of the Lord's mercies and compassions, which are at odds with the withholding of pity in Zechariah 11:6.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Paradox #1
Zechariah 11:6 could be seen as conflicting with the idea of God's unchanging nature of love and mercy. In this verse, God speaks of not sparing or showing pity, which seems different from other scriptures that emphasize God's enduring love and compassion. This could appear contradictory to some, as it presents a scenario where God acts in harsh judgment rather than mercy. However, it's important to understand these verses in their broader biblical context.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Zechariah 11:6 could be seen in the idea that God, who is usually portrayed as loving and protective, is depicted as allowing or even causing harm and suffering. This can seem inconsistent with the usual teachings about God's nature.