Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
This verse states that God is not a man, that he should lie or change his mind, suggesting that once He has made a decision, He does not turn back to re-evaluate, whereas Zechariah 1:3 speaks about returning to God and He will return to you.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
These verses highlight that God's ways and thoughts are higher than those of humans, which can imply that human actions cannot influence God's responses, contrasting with Zechariah 1:3's idea of God returning to people if they return to Him.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Malachi 3:6
This verse says, "For I am the LORD, I change not," indicating God's constancy and unchanging nature, potentially conflicting with the conditional promise of return in Zechariah 1:3.
Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Zechariah 1:3 could be seen in the idea of needing to turn back to God to receive blessings or favor. Some might argue this suggests a conditional love or favor from God, which could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of unconditional love. Others may view it as a natural consequence of turning away, suggesting that the perceived inconsistency is a matter of perspective.