Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse states that the soul who sins is the one who will die, emphasizing individual responsibility, whereas Zechariah 5:3 describes a collective curse over a particular group of people.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
While Zechariah 5:3 talks about a curse entering the house of the thief, this verse suggests a broader spiritual consequence for sin, which is death, rather than a specific curse experienced in one's lifetime.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:29-30
In Zechariah 5:3, the curse is generational and affects families, but these verses indicate that each person will die for their own sin, not for the sins of their ancestors.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:10
This verse argues that those who rely on observing the law are under a curse, whereas Zechariah 5:3 specifically targets thieves and those who swear falsely, rather than those related to law observance.
Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:4
Zechariah 5:3 suggests a specific curse for certain sinners, whereas this verse notes a more general principle that all souls belong to God and it is the soul that sins which shall die, putting less focus on specific actions like theft.
Ezekiel 18:4: Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
Paradox #1
Zechariah 5:3 could be seen as having a contradiction or conflict when compared to verses that emphasize God's mercy and forgiveness. This verse is part of a vision about a flying scroll that brings curses for certain sins, which might seem harsh or inconsistent with messages elsewhere in the Bible that highlight God's grace and the possibility of repentance and redemption. However, interpretations vary, and many theologians reconcile these aspects by understanding different contexts or aspects of God's character.
Paradox #2
This verse can be seen as morally conflicting because it suggests punishment and curse on those who commit certain sins, which might seem harsh or unforgiving. It raises questions about justice, mercy, and whether punishment is proportional or reconciles with the theme of forgiveness found elsewhere in religious teachings.