Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Contrasts human understanding with divine insight, while Zechariah 4:5 involves seeking divine understanding through angelic explanation.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Speaks of spiritual matters being misunderstood by the natural man, whereas Zechariah 4:5 shows an attempt to understand through direct divine communication.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Contradiction with Matthew 13:11
Highlights how spiritual truths are only revealed to certain individuals, contrasting with Zechariah 4:5 where explanation is readily provided.
Matthew 13:11: He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Emphasizes that God's ways and thoughts are beyond human comprehension, while Zechariah 4:5 implies an explanation can be provided by divine beings.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.