Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, the people did not want to listen to what God was telling them. They turned away and covered their ears so they wouldn't hear His words.

Zechariah 7:11: But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. [pulled...: Heb. they gave a backsliding shoulder] [stopped: Heb. made heavy]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Zechariah 7:11 speaks of refusing to heed, while Proverbs 3:5 encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and leaning not on your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:22

Zechariah 7:11 describes not listening, whereas James 1:22 advises being doers of the word, and not hearers only, implying active listening and action.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:15

Zechariah 7:11 mentions ignoring God’s message; Hebrews 3:15 emphasizes not hardening your hearts and instead listening to His voice today.

Hebrews 3:15: While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24

Zechariah 7:11 addresses disobedience, in contrast, Matthew 7:24 highlights the wisdom of hearing and acting upon Jesus’ words.

Matthew 7:24: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with John 10:27

Zechariah 7:11 reflects refusal to listen, while John 10:27 states that Jesus’ sheep hear His voice and follow Him.

John 10:27: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
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