Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 1:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 1:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 1:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God promises that His cities will become rich and grow, and He will make Jerusalem special and help His people feel better. God will take care of them and make everything good again.

Zechariah 1:17: Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contrasting Zechariah 1:17's message of prosperity for cities, implying worldly success.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:24

This verse suggests that riches could be an obstacle to entering the kingdom of God, contrasting with the promise of prosperity in Zechariah 1:17.

Matthew 19:24: And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

This verse warns of woe to those who are rich, suggesting a more critical view of prosperity than Zechariah 1:17.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15-16

These verses warn against loving the world and its things, which contrasts with the prosperity and comfort mentioned in Zechariah 1:17.

1 John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
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