Contradiction with Job 37:22
While Zechariah 6:5 speaks of spirits of the heavens, Job 37:22 references the coming of gold from the north, with no mention of heavenly spirits.
Job 37:22: Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God [is] terrible majesty. [Fair...: Heb. Gold]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
Zechariah 6:5 refers to living spirits sent by God, whereas Ecclesiastes 9:5 declares the dead know nothing, indicating a lack of activity or purpose after death, contrasting the active mission of spirits.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
Zechariah 6:5 describes spirits that can be linked to different directions and purposes, but 1 Corinthians 14:33 states God is not a God of confusion, implying clear and harmonious purposes, potentially contradicting the idea of varied spirits with possibly divergent meanings.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:14
Zechariah 6:5 involves spirits going forth, while Hebrews 1:14 speaks of angels as ministering spirits for salvation, potentially suggesting a difference in intent and role.
Hebrews 1:14: Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Contradiction with Romans 8:9
Zechariah 6:5 describes spirits going forth across the earth, whereas Romans 8:9 emphasizes the spirit dwelling within individuals, highlighting internal rather than external movement.
Romans 8:9: But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.