Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:17
This verse speaks of God's severe vengeance, contrasting with the comforting response in Zechariah 1:13.
Ezekiel 25:17: And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I [am] the LORD, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them. [great vengeance: Heb. great vengeances]
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
This verse highlights punishment among all families, unlike the comfort in Zechariah 1:13.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:25
Here, God's anger is kindled and His hand is stretched out in anger, differing from the comfort spoken in Zechariah 1:13.
Isaiah 5:25: Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases [were] torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand [is] stretched out still. [torn: or, as dung]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:31
This verse speaks of God having a controversy with nations and bringing judgment, unlike the comforting words in Zechariah 1:13.
Jeremiah 25:31: A noise shall come [even] to the ends of the earth; for the LORD hath a controversy with the nations, he will plead with all flesh; he will give them [that are] wicked to the sword, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:43
Here, God is described as covering with anger and persecuting, which contrasts with the comforting response in Zechariah 1:13.
Lamentations 3:43: Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.