Contradiction with Leviticus 19:28
Zechariah 13:6 mentions wounds in the hands, whereas Leviticus 19:28 forbids making cuttings or marks on the body.
Leviticus 19:28: Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 14:1
Zechariah 13:6 refers to wounds on the hands, which is not consistent with the prohibition against self-harm found in Deuteronomy 14:1.
Deuteronomy 14:1: Ye [are] the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5
Zechariah 13:6 involves questioning about wounds, which could imply deceit, contradicting the call to truthfulness in Proverbs 19:5.
Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5
Zechariah 13:6's inquiry about wounded hands contrasts with Isaiah 53:5's portrayal of wounds as redemptive and purposeful.
Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 16:6
Zechariah 13:6 describes wounds while Jeremiah 16:6 declares that people will not cut themselves as a mourning practice, showing a cultural contradiction.
Jeremiah 16:6: Both the great and the small shall die in this land: they shall not be buried, neither shall [men] lament for them, nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:30
Zechariah 13:6 involves wounds on the hands, which contrasts with Matthew 5:30's advice to remove offending body parts to prevent sin.
Matthew 5:30: And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from interpreting the wounds mentioned as either symbolic or literal, causing confusion about their origin or meaning in the context of prophecy. Some readers might see a discrepancy between this description and other biblical references to similar wounds or figures.
Paradox #2
Zechariah 13:6 might seem to contradict or conflict with other Bible verses regarding the portrayal of a figure who is wounded yet claims them as wounds from a friend's house. Some interpretations could see this as contradictory to verses that speak about the nature and receiving of wounds, such as those received by false prophets or contrasting the treatment of the Messiah. However, this is mainly an interpretative issue and is often explained through context or different perspectives in biblical scholarship.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in Zechariah 13:6 is around the idea of honesty and deception. The verse can be interpreted to show someone denying their past actions or wounds, which might seem like avoiding responsibility. This could conflict with moral values of truthfulness and accountability.