Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 14:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 14:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 14:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God will come to help and fight against the enemies, just like He did in battles long ago. This shows that God is strong and protects those He loves.

Zechariah 14:3: Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: this contradicts Zechariah 14:3, which describes the Lord going forth to battle.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Love your enemies: this contrasts with Zechariah 14:3, where the Lord engages in battle against nations.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves, but give place unto wrath: this differs from Zechariah 14:3 where the Lord fights against nations.

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 Matthew 26:52

They that take the sword shall perish with the sword: this verse opposes the idea of divine battle as seen in Zechariah 14:3.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace: Contrary to Zechariah 14:3, this implies no need for direct human conflict.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict could arise from the depiction of God engaging in battle, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of a loving and peaceful deity. People might struggle to reconcile the image of divine violence with teachings of compassion and forgiveness found elsewhere in religious texts.

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