Contradiction with John 3:16
Zechariah 12:10 mentions mourning for the one they have pierced, implying rejection, while John 3:16 emphasizes God's love and the salvation offered through belief in His Son.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:3
Zechariah 12:10 speaks of mourning, acknowledging the pierced one, whereas Isaiah 53:3 speaks of despising and rejecting Him.
Isaiah 53:3: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were [our] faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. [we hid...: or, he hid as it were his face from us: Heb. as an hiding of faces from him, or, from us]
Contradiction with Matthew 24:30
Zechariah 12:10 focuses on individuals mourning for the one they pierced, whereas Matthew 24:30 describes all tribes of the earth seeing the Son of man coming in power and mourning.
Matthew 24:30: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Zechariah 12:10 discusses mourning for piercing, implying regret or sorrow, while 1 Thessalonians 4:16 speaks of the joy and resurrection at the Lord’s coming.
1 Thessalonians 4:16: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Paradox #1
Theological discussions around Zechariah 12:10 can sometimes point to contradictions or conflicts related to the interpretation of who is being referred to in the prophecy. Some Christian interpretations view it as predicting the crucifixion of Jesus, interpreting "the one they have pierced" as Jesus. However, Jewish interpretations might see it differently, understanding the text as referring to a historical or future figure related to the Jewish people. This difference in interpretation can lead to theological debates and perceived inconsistencies between Jewish and Christian readings of the scripture.
Paradox #2
Some argue there could be a contradiction between this verse and the belief that God is purely spiritual and not human. The verse seems to suggest a physical aspect, which doesn't fit the idea of an invisible, non-physical God. However, others see it as a prophecy or metaphor, avoiding direct conflict with doctrinal beliefs.
Paradox #3
Zechariah 12:10 can lead to a contradiction because it's interpreted differently in Jewish and Christian traditions. Christians often see it as a prophecy about Jesus, specifically mentioning "piercing," which relates to the crucifixion. However, Jewish interpretations do not see this as referring to Jesus and interpret the "piercing" in other contexts related to their tradition and history. This difference in understanding can create conflicts between the two religious interpretations.
Paradox #4
Zechariah 12:10 presents a prophecy that is seen by some as having a contradiction or conflict. The verse talks about people mourning for someone they have pierced. For those who view this text as referring to Jesus, there is a moral conflict in reconciling the concept of divine plan and human responsibility. If the event was predestined, it raises questions about free will and accountability of those involved. For others, the interpretation itself can cause inconsistency, as not everyone agrees on who the prophecy refers to, leading to differing views on the moral implications.