Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6
Zechariah 6:12 refers to a man named "The Branch" who will build the temple of the Lord, implying human leadership, whereas Isaiah 9:6 refers to a divine child called "Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God," indicating a divine messiah.
Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:5
Zechariah 6:12 speaks of "The Branch" as mentioned, but Jeremiah 23:5 foretells a king that reigns wisely and executes justice, which contrasts to the building imagery used in Zechariah.
Jeremiah 23:5: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 16:18
Zechariah 6:12 emphasizes the role of "The Branch" in building the Lord's temple, whereas Matthew 16:18 discusses Jesus declaring Peter as the rock upon which He will build His church, suggesting different focal points in leadership and construction.
Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
Contradiction with John 2:19-21
Zechariah 6:12 suggests "The Branch" physically building the temple, but Jesus in John 2:19-21 speaks of His body as the temple, implying a metaphorical or spiritual interpretation of temple building.
John 2:19-21: Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Contradiction with Hebrews 9:11
Zechariah 6:12 talks of a future human leader building a new temple, yet Hebrews 9:11 describes Christ as the high priest of a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made by human hands, suggesting a heavenly sanctuary rather than an earthly one.
Hebrews 9:11: But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;