Contradiction with John 4:23
This verse speaks of worshiping the Father in spirit and truth, contrasting with the physical pilgrimage to Jerusalem mentioned in Zechariah 14:16.
John 4:23: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:16-17
It suggests that religious festivals and observances, like the one described in Zechariah 14:16, are a shadow of things to come, implying they are no longer necessary.
Colossians 2:16-17: Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]: [in meat...: or, for eating and drinking] [respect: or, part]
Contradiction with Galatians 4:9-10
Paul warns against returning to old religious practices, such as observing special days, which contrasts with the mandated observance in Zechariah 14:16.
Galatians 4:9-10: But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? [turn ye again: or, turn ye back] [elements: or, rudiments]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:1
Describes the law, including old covenant festivals, as a shadow and not the reality, which contradicts the ongoing requirement implied in Zechariah 14:16.
Hebrews 10:1: For the law having a shadow of good things to come, [and] not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.
Paradox #1
Some people see a conflict in Zechariah 14:16 because it suggests that all nations must go to Jerusalem to worship during a specific festival, which seems to contradict the idea that God can be worshipped anywhere and by all people, not just in one location or through specific rituals. This could be seen as inconsistent with the broader message of access to God in different parts of the Bible.
Paradox #2
Some people might see a conflict between Zechariah 14:16, which talks about all nations needing to worship in Jerusalem, and the idea in the New Testament that worship can happen anywhere, not just in Jerusalem. This difference between specific and universal places of worship could raise questions about how worship practices are supposed to be conducted across different parts of the Bible.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea that everyone should be forced to worship in a specific way or face consequences. Some might see this as conflicting with the belief in free will or voluntary faith.