Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is saying that Jerusalem will be like a heavy rock for everyone, and anyone who tries to move it will get hurt. Even if everyone in the world comes together against Jerusalem, they won't succeed.

Zechariah 12:3: And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advocates for love and prayer for enemies, contrasting with the context of confrontation and struggle in Zechariah 12:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse calls for living peaceably with all men, which differs from the tumultuous imagery and conflict suggested in Zechariah 12:3.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse promotes a vision of peace where nations no longer engage in war, opposing the notion of heavy burdens and struggles in Zechariah 12:3.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12

This verse emphasizes spiritual warfare rather than physical or earthly battles, differing from the image of earthly nations gathering against Jerusalem in Zechariah 12:3.

Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]

Contradiction with John 18:36

This verse implies a spiritual kingdom not rooted in earthly conflicts, suggesting a contrast to the worldly confrontation shown in Zechariah 12:3.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Paradox #1

The verse often talks about the future significance of a city in a vision or prophecy. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise if the city's described role or importance doesn't align with known historical records or events. If the predictions didn't come true as some interpretations expect, it could be seen as a contradiction. However, interpretations vary greatly, and some view it as metaphorical or yet to be fulfilled, which softens the contradiction.

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