Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 1:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 1:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 1:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God shows that the bad people who hurt Judah will be scared away by helpers sent by Him. It means that God will protect Judah and make sure things become better again.

Zechariah 1:21: Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, These [are] the horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man did lift up his head: but these are come to fray them, to cast out the horns of the Gentiles, which lifted up [their] horn over the land of Judah to scatter it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Zechariah 1:21 speaks of craftsmen coming to terrify and cast down the horns that scattered Judah, implying action and judgment, whereas Matthew 5:39 advises turning the other cheek, suggesting a non-violent response.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Zechariah 1:21 involves direct intervention and retribution from divine agents, while Romans 12:19 encourages individuals to leave vengeance to God, emphasizing personal non-retaliation.

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 1:20

Zechariah 1:21 depicts a scenario of righteous anger leading to destruction of the oppressors, which contradicts James 1:20 where it is stated that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with John 3:16-17

Zechariah 1:21 involves judgment and casting down, whereas John 3:16-17 highlights God's love and His sending of Jesus not to condemn the world, but to save it.

John 3:16-17: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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