Contradiction with Exodus 32:9-10
Contradicts God's willingness to refine and preserve people, suggesting instead an intent to destroy for disobedience.
Exodus 32:9-10: And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it [is] a stiffnecked people:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:30
Describes people as "reprobate silver," indicating that refining is ineffective as they are rejected, contrary to the hopeful refining in Zechariah 13:9.
Jeremiah 6:30: Reprobate silver shall [men] call them, because the LORD hath rejected them. [Reprobate...: or, Refuse silver]
Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23
Indicates that not all who think they belong to God are accepted, contradicting the certainty of being God's people in Zechariah 13:9.
Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Hosea 1:9
Declares people as "not my people," which contradicts the assurance of being God's people in Zechariah 13:9.
Hosea 1:9: Then said [God], Call his name Loammi: for ye [are] not my people, and I will not be your [God]. [Loammi: that is, Not my people]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 15:2
States that God is with people only if they seek Him, whereas Zechariah 13:9 assures inclusion as God's people following trials.
2 Chronicles 15:2: And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD [is] with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. [to meet...: Heb. before Asa]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27
Warns of judgment with no more sacrifice for those who sin willfully, contrary to the purifying process described in Zechariah 13:9.
Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:11
Reveals that God will not listen to people, conflicting with God's responsive relationship in Zechariah 13:9.
Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]
Paradox #1
The verse from Zechariah 13:9 may present a contradiction or conflict regarding the concept of divine testing and purification. While the verse implies that suffering or testing is a process for refining and purifying believers, this idea can conflict with other interpretations within Christianity that emphasize unconditional grace and mercy. Some may see it as inconsistent with the belief that God's love does not necessarily require testing through hardships.
Paradox #2
Zechariah 13:9 might present a contradiction or conflict for some people because it describes a process of refining through trials, which implies that suffering is necessary to achieve purity or righteousness. This idea can conflict with the belief that a compassionate and loving deity would not require or allow suffering, leading to questions about justice and the nature of divine love.