Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 6:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 6:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 6:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, this verse means God asked Zechariah to make special crowns for a priest named Joshua. These crowns were a sign that God chose Joshua for an important job to help the people.

Zechariah 6:11: Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set [them] upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;

Contradiction with Exodus 25:18

Exodus instructs the making of two cherubim in gold, contrasting with Zechariah 6:11, which involves making crowns.

Exodus 25:18: And thou shalt make two cherubims [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying treasures on earth, whereas Zechariah 6:11 involves creating material crowns.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Acts 10:25-26

Peter refuses to be revered by Cornelius, opposing Zechariah 6:11 where crown-making signifies honor.

Acts 10:25-26: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Warns against showing favoritism based on appearance, contradicting the act of crowning which signifies elevated status.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5-7

Israelites' desire for a king is seen as rejection of God’s kingship, while Zechariah 6:11 depicts crowning a priest as king-like.

1 Samuel 8:5-7: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with Luke 22:24-27

Jesus teaches servant leadership over authoritative power, conflicting with the traditional symbolism of a crown as authority in Zechariah 6:11.

Luke 22:24-27: And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:24

Suggests that riches, including crowns, do not last forever, which clashes with the act of making enduring crowns in Zechariah 6:11.

Proverbs 27:24: For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation? [riches: Heb. strength] [to...: Heb. to generation and generation?]
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