Contradiction with Genesis 11:7
Zechariah 4:1 describes an awakening to clarity and vision, whereas Genesis 11:7 speaks of God causing confusion by confusing people's language.
Genesis 11:7: Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Contradiction with Exodus 33:20
In Zechariah 4:1, an angel communicates with Zechariah, suggesting divine communication, while Exodus 33:20 states that no one can see God's face and live, implying limitations in divine-human interaction.
Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:1
Zechariah 4:1 describes divine communication through a vision, while 1 Samuel 3:1 describes a time when the word of the Lord was rare and visions were infrequent, suggesting a lack of divine communication.
1 Samuel 3:1: And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; [there was] no open vision.
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10
Zechariah 4:1 involves receiving clear vision or message from God, whereas Isaiah 6:9-10 conveys that people will hear but not understand, and see but not perceive, suggesting spiritual blindness.
Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]
Contradiction with Matthew 13:13
Zechariah 4:1 suggests awakening and seeing a divine vision, while Matthew 13:13 speaks of those who see and hear yet do not understand or perceive, implying a contradiction in reception of divine messages.
Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
Contradiction with Acts 28:26-27
Zechariah 4:1 describes an awakening to understanding, whereas Acts 28:26-27 references a prophecy where people's hearts are dull, ears hard of hearing, and eyes closed, suggesting a rejection of divine understanding.
Acts 28:26-27: Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:
Contradiction with John 12:40
Zechariah 4:1 shows enlightenment through divine encounter, while John 12:40 discusses a hardening of hearts and blinding of eyes so they cannot see or understand, contradicting the idea of revelation.
John 12:40: He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with [their] eyes, nor understand with [their] heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.