Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 4:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 4:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 4:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is telling Zerubbabel that he started building a special house for God and he will also finish it. This will show everyone that God is guiding and helping them.

Zechariah 4:9: The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

This verse suggests that unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain that build it, contradicting the notion in Zechariah 4:9 of human completion of the temple.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states that cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm, contradicting the reliance on human efforts in Zechariah 4:9.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse tells us that with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible, contradicting the emphasis on human completion in Zechariah 4:9.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with John 15:5

Jesus states that without Him, you can do nothing, contradicting the human capability for completing the temple in Zechariah 4:9.

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]
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