Contradiction with Exodus 28:2
This verse describes the holy garments made for Aaron, indicating specific intricate attire for priests, whereas Zechariah 3:5 simplifies the garments to a clean turban for Joshua.
Exodus 28:2: And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.
Contradiction with Leviticus 16:4
This verse outlines the special linen garments the high priest is to wear on the Day of Atonement, different from the single clean turban mentioned in Zechariah 3:5.
Leviticus 16:4: He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these [are] holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and [so] put them on.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
This verse advises not to worry about clothing, contrasting with Zechariah 3:5, which emphasizes the importance of attire for religious significance.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
Jesus teaches that life is more than food and clothing, while Zechariah 3:5 places symbolic importance on clothing for religious office.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with James 2:2-3
This passage warns against showing favoritism based on clothing, in contrast to the symbolic status conferred by the turban in Zechariah 3:5.
James 2:2-3: For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; [assembly: Gr. synagogue]