Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 12:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 12:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 12:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God promises to protect Jerusalem by stopping all the countries that want to harm it. He will make sure they can't hurt His special city.

Zechariah 12:9: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies, contradicting the idea of destroying them.

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 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance and instead leaving room for God's wrath, while Zechariah 12:9 depicts God actively destroying enemies.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17-18

These verses caution against rejoicing at your enemy's downfall, conflicting with the notion of enemies being destroyed as portrayed in Zechariah 12:9.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse suggests that taking up arms leads to perishing by them, opposing the idea of divine assistance in warfare.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Similar to Matthew 5:44, this verse advises treating enemies well, as opposed to their destruction.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

One possible contradiction in Zechariah 12:9 is the idea of divine retribution. Some people might see a conflict in the concept of a loving and forgiving God actively seeking to destroy nations. This can appear inconsistent with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize love, forgiveness, and mercy.

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