Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 5:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 5:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 5:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, he asked the angel talking to him where the basket was being taken. The angel is showing Zechariah a vision, and he is curious about what he is seeing.

Zechariah 5:10: Then said I to the angel that talked with me, Whither do these bear the ephah?

Contradiction with Zephaniah 2:15

Zephaniah speaks of a desolate city, while Zechariah 5:10 portrays a populated vision with an active scene.

Zephaniah 2:15: This [is] the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I [am], and [there is] none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, [and] wag his hand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:27

Jeremiah prophesies a nearly complete desolation, contrasting with the vibrant imagery of a flying scroll present in Zechariah.

Jeremiah 4:27: For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.

Contradiction with Isaiah 34:11

Isaiah describes chaos and emptiness engulfing lands, opposing the structured and purposeful action in Zechariah 5:10 where an ephah is being carried.

Isaiah 34:11: But the cormorant and the bittern shall possess it; the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it: and he shall stretch out upon it the line of confusion, and the stones of emptiness. [cormorant: or, pelican]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:5-6

Ezekiel heralds disaster and an end, diverging from the ongoing, unfolding vision in Zechariah 5:10.

Ezekiel 7:5-6: Thus saith the Lord GOD; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Lamentations speaks of peace being forgotten, while Zechariah 5:10 involves an orderly celestial occurrence.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
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