Contradiction with Genesis 1:11
This verse describes the creation of plants through natural means, whereas Zechariah 4:3 mentions olive trees in a symbolic vision without natural creation processes.
Genesis 1:11: And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, [and] the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed [is] in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. [grass: Heb. tender grass]
Contradiction with Exodus 25:31
This verse details the design of a lampstand made by human craftsmanship, contrasting with the divine symbolism of the lampstand in Zechariah 4:3.
Exodus 25:31: And thou shalt make a candlestick [of] pure gold: [of] beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.
Contradiction with John 15:5
This verse emphasizes Jesus as the vine, whereas Zechariah 4:3 uses olive trees as part of a different metaphor.
John 15:5: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. [without me: or, severed from me]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:22
Focuses on the fruits of the Spirit such as love and joy, while Zechariah 4:3 uses physical trees symbolically rather than discussing spiritual fruits.
Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:14
Refers to cutting down trees for human use, contrary to the purpose of the olive trees in Zechariah 4:3 which stand as part of a divine vision.
Isaiah 44:14: He heweth him down cedars, and taketh the cypress and the oak, which he strengtheneth for himself among the trees of the forest: he planteth an ash, and the rain doth nourish [it]. [strengtheneth: or, taketh courage]