Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 4:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 4:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 4:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, these are two special people chosen by God who stand close to Him to help carry out His work on Earth. They are like God’s helpers who have been given a special job to do.

Zechariah 4:14: Then said he, These [are] the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth. [anointed...: Heb. sons of oil]

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

Zechariah 4:14 emphasizes God revealing His plans through specific anointed figures, while Amos 3:7 focuses on God revealing His secrets to all His prophets.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Contradiction with Exodus 19:6

Zechariah 4:14 refers to two anointed ones, but Exodus 19:6 describes the entire nation of Israel as a kingdom of priests, suggesting a broader anointing.

Exodus 19:6: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These [are] the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

Zechariah 4:14 indicates two specific anointed ones, whereas 1 Samuel 16:13 highlights individual anointing through the example of David.

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 Joel 2:28

Zechariah 4:14 points to specific anointed figures, but Joel 2:28 describes God's Spirit being poured out on all people, creating a broader sense of anointing.

Joel 2:28: And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

Zechariah 4:14 emphasizes chosen anointed ones, while Acts 10:34-35 highlights God's impartiality and acceptance of all who fear Him and do right.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:22-24

Zechariah 4:14 suggests two enduring anointed figures, but Hebrews 7:22-24 speaks of Jesus as the sole perpetual high priest.

Hebrews 7:22-24: By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
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