Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 14:14

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

According to the prophet Zechariah, God's people, called Judah, will join a big battle in Jerusalem, and they will collect lots of treasures like gold, silver, and clothes from other nations around them. This shows that God will help His people win and have many good things.

Zechariah 14:14: And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and apparel, in great abundance. [Judah...: or, thou also, O Judah shalt] [at: or, against]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Zechariah 14:14 mentions taking part in battle, while Matthew 5:39 advocates for non-retaliation and turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Zechariah 14:14 involves participation in war, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance because vengeance belongs to God.

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 Exodus 14:14

Zechariah 14:14 talks about engaging in battle, but Exodus 14:14 suggests that the Lord will fight for you, implying not to engage in battle yourself.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Zechariah 14:14 involves violence and spoils, while Proverbs 20:22 advises to wait for the Lord and not to repay evil with evil.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Zechariah 14:14 includes elements of warring, contrasting Isaiah 2:4's vision of nations not learning war anymore and beating swords into plowshares.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
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