Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 13:4

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According to Zechariah, this verse means that the people who say they speak for God will feel embarrassed about what they said because it was not true, and they will no longer try to trick others by pretending to look like real prophets.

Zechariah 13:4: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive: [a rough...: Heb. a garment of hair] [deceive: Heb. lie]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5

This verse states that God knew and sanctified Jeremiah as a prophet before birth, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which describes a day when prophets will be ashamed of their vision.

Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

This verse claims that God reveals His plans to His prophets, contradicting the concept in Zechariah 13:4 of prophets being ashamed and not assuming their prophetic roles.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:9

This verse indicates that prophets were once called seers, who openly fulfilled their roles, opposing Zechariah 13:4 where prophets will be ashamed and conceal their identities.

1 Samuel 9:9: (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for [he that is] now [called] a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

In this passage, God speaks through prophets, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which suggests a time when prophecy will bring shame.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36

Elijah boldly prays in his role as a prophet, contradicting Zechariah 13:4 where prophets will be ashamed of their visions and prophetic identity.

1 Kings 18:36: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:18

Here, God promises to raise a prophet with divine words, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which implies prophets will no longer assume their roles rightly.

Deuteronomy 18:18: I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

Contradiction with Micah 3:8

This verse depicts the prophet filled with power and justice, contradicting the theme of shame in prophetic identity seen in Zechariah 13:4.

Micah 3:8: But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Contradiction with Joel 2:28

This verse declares that God's spirit will cause sons and daughters to prophesy, contradicting the notion in Zechariah 13:4 that indicates prophets will be ashamed and desist from their duties.

Joel 2:28: And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
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