Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 2:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 2:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 2:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is telling His people to be happy and sing because He promises to come and live with them. It's like God saying He will be close to them, bringing joy and love.

Zechariah 2:10: Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus speaks of tribulation in the world, whereas Zechariah 2:10 speaks of rejoicing and dwelling among people.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states He brings a sword, not peace, contrasting with the joy and dwelling in Zechariah 2:10.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Nations not learning war contrasts with the rejoicing and presence theme in Zechariah 2:10.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Revelation 6:4

The red horse signifies taking peace from the earth, opposing the joy in Zechariah 2:10.

Revelation 6:4: And there went out another horse [that was] red: and [power] was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states He brings division, contradicting the unity and joy mentioned in Zechariah 2:10.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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