Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
While Zechariah 4:4 involves a request for understanding from an angel, Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trusting in the Lord without relying on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8
In Zechariah 4:4, understanding is sought, whereas Isaiah 55:8 highlights that God's ways and thoughts are beyond human understanding.
Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17
This verse suggests that no one can fully understand God's work, which contrasts with the seeking of understanding in Zechariah 4:4.
Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
Contradiction with Job 11:7
The verse asks if one can find out the deep things of God, implying limits on understanding, unlike the direct questioning in Zechariah 4:4.
Job 11:7: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?