Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is happy when we appreciate even the little things because they are important. God is always watching over everything and is happy to see the good work being done.

Zechariah 4:10: For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel [with] those seven; they [are] the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth. [for they...: or, since the seven eyes of the LORD shall rejoice] [plummet: Heb. stone of tin]

Contradiction with Matthew 25:29

This verse implies that success and abundance come to those who already have, which seems to contradict the encouragement of not despising small beginnings in Zechariah 4:10.

Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances or beginnings, which contrasts with the idea of focusing on the importance of small beginnings in Zechariah 4:10.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Luke 16:10

This verse stresses faithfulness in small matters as a prerequisite for bigger responsibilities, which may seem contrary to the encouragement in Zechariah 4:10 to not disdain small beginnings themselves.

Luke 16:10: He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
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