Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 2:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 2:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 2:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, many people from different countries will come to be with God, and they will be His people. God will live with them, and they will know that He sent someone special to them.

Zechariah 2:11: And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Zechariah 2:11 speaks of many nations joining the Lord, while Matthew 15:24 shows Jesus stating He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

Zechariah 2:11 mentions many nations, whereas in this verse, Jesus instructs His disciples not to go among the Gentiles, but rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:6

Zechariah 2:11 suggests inclusivity of other nations, but Deuteronomy 7:6 emphasizes Israel as a holy and chosen people, set apart from others.

Deuteronomy 7:6: For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.

Contradiction with Psalm 147:19-20

Zechariah 2:11 talks about many nations turning to God, whereas this psalm shows God revealing His word and statutes only to Jacob and Israel, not to other nations.

Psalm 147:19-20: He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. [his word: Heb. his words]

Contradiction with Acts 13:46

Zechariah 2:11 suggests inclusion of other nations, but in this verse, Paul and Barnabas initially proclaim the necessity to speak the word of God to the Jews first.

Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

Contradiction with Romans 9:3-4

Zechariah 2:11 speaks of many nations, while these verses emphasize the special privileges and promises given to the Israelites.

Romans 9:3-4: For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: [accursed: or, separated]

Contradiction with Amos 3:2

Zechariah 2:11 implies outreach to many, yet Amos 3:2 expresses God knowing only Israel of all the families of the earth.

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]
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