Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, God will cause a big confusion, and people will start fighting and grabbing each other instead of being friends. This shows that without God's peace, people can become very upset and turn against each other.

Zechariah 14:13: And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] a great tumult from the LORD shall be among them; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his neighbour.

Contradiction with James 3:16

Zechariah 14:13 speaks of tumultuous confusion leading to fighting among people, whereas James 3:16 suggests that where there is envy and strife, there is confusion and every evil work, implying that strife is a cause, not an effect.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Zechariah 14:13 depicts God as causing panic and confusion, while 1 Corinthians 14:33 states that God is not the author of confusion, implying He creates peace instead.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Zechariah 14:13 describes destructive turmoil among people, whereas Romans 8:28 emphasizes that all things work together for good for those who love God, implying positive outcomes.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
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