Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 14:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 14:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 14:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is saying that all the animals in the enemy's camp will be affected by a bad sickness, just like the one He talked about before. It's a way to show that everything and everyone can be touched by God's power to make things right.

Zechariah 14:15: And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this plague.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:29

This verse states that God will not drive out enemies in a single year, contrasting with the sudden widespread plague described in Zechariah 14:15.

Exodus 23:29: I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply against thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies, whereas Zechariah 14:15 describes a plague against their livestock, implying harm.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God and living peaceably, which contrasts with the active destruction implied in Zechariah 14:15.

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 James 4:12

It speaks about the one lawgiver being able to save and destroy, contrasting the notion of human association with plagues as seen in Zechariah 14:15.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
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