Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 4:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 4:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 4:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, the two olive branches give golden oil through special pipes, and this picture shows God's special help and power coming to people. It teaches that God gives us what we need to do good things.

Zechariah 4:12: And I answered again, and said unto him, What [be these] two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden [oil] out of themselves? [through: Heb. by the hand of] [empty...: or, empty out of themselves oil into the gold] [the golden oil: Heb. the gold]

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse states "'Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit,' saith the Lord of hosts," which contradicts Zechariah 4:12 that implies the use of oil, suggesting physical resources have value.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse describes the anointing of David with oil as a sign of the Spirit of the Lord, while Zechariah 4:12 suggests the oil itself symbolizes or gives the Spirit's power, conflicting with the symbolism.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with Matthew 25:4-8

This passage contrasts the wise virgins who take oil in their vessels with their lamps and the foolish who do not, emphasizing preparedness, whereas Zechariah 4:12 might depict oil as a continually provided resource, contradicting the need for preparation.

Matthew 25:4-8: But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
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