Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse implies that all human righteousness is like filthy rags, contrasting with removing iniquity and bestowing clean garments in Zechariah 3:4.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse states that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory, contradicting the removal of iniquity in Zechariah 3:4.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Job 14:4
This verse suggests it's impossible to bring something clean from something unclean, conflicting with the cleansing in Zechariah 3:4.
Job 14:4: Who can bring a clean [thing] out of an unclean? not one. [can...: Heb. will give]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:22
This verse asserts that attempts to cleanse wickedness are in vain, unlike the cleansing presented in Zechariah 3:4.
Jeremiah 2:22: For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, [yet] thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:23
This verse questions the possibility of a person changing inherently, as opposed to the transformative act in Zechariah 3:4.
Jeremiah 13:23: Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? [then] may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. [accustomed: Heb. taught]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in Zechariah 3:4 could arise from the idea of forgiveness or cleansing without personal accountability or effort from the individual. This might seem inconsistent with teachings that emphasize personal responsibility and repentance.