Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, the prophet Zechariah is saying that God will confuse the enemies' horses and make their riders act crazy, while God will watch over and protect the people of Judah. This means God will take care of His people and help them win against their enemies.

Zechariah 12:4: In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

While Zechariah 12:4 states that the Lord will smite horses with confusion, Proverbs 21:31 asserts that safety belongs to the Lord, suggesting divine protection rather than confusion.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Zechariah 12:4 describes a scene where reliance on horses results in their confusion, while Psalm 20:7 emphasizes trusting in the name of the Lord over chariots and horses.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Unlike Zechariah 12:4, which talks about divine-induced confusion for horses, Isaiah 31:1 warns against relying on horses and chariots for protection rather than trusting in God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Exodus 15:1

Zechariah 12:4 depicts horses in a negative light of confusion, but Exodus 15:1 celebrates the Lord's triumph over Egyptian horses, implying they were not confused but defeated.

Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Contradiction with Job 39:19-25

While Zechariah 12:4 suggests horses will be bewildered, Job 39:19-25 describes the horse as strong and fearless, prepared for battle without confusion.

Job 39:19-25: Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?

Paradox #1

Some might see a scientific inconsistency in the mention of widespread blindness or confusion among horses or people as part of a divine event. Scientifically, an event causing such effects would typically have a logical and natural explanation, and it would be unusual for it to occur suddenly without any known cause.

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