Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, God sent the people far away to other countries because they didn't listen to Him, and their home became empty and lonely because they didn't take care of it. This teaches that when people do not follow God's ways, they can lose the good things they have.

Zechariah 7:14: But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations whom they knew not. Thus the land was desolate after them, that no man passed through nor returned: for they laid the pleasant land desolate. [pleasant...: Heb. land of desire]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:6

Unlike Zechariah 7:14 where God scatters the people, this verse speaks of God setting His eyes upon them for good and promising to bring them back to their land.

Jeremiah 24:6: For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull [them] down; and I will plant them, and not pluck [them] up.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:37

This verse contradicts Zechariah 7:14 by expressing God's intention to gather His people from all countries back to their land, rather than scattering them.

Jeremiah 32:37: Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 11:17

Contrary to the scattering in Zechariah 7:14, this verse promises the gathering of the Israelites from the remote parts where they have been scattered.

Ezekiel 11:17: Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.

Contradiction with Amos 9:14-15

These verses contradict Zechariah 7:14 as they highlight God's promise to plant the people in their land permanently without being uprooted again.

Amos 9:14-15: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:24

This verse states God's promise to gather His people from among the nations, in contrast to the scattering found in Zechariah 7:14.

Ezekiel 36:24: For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.

Paradox #1

Zechariah 7:14 talks about scattering people across different nations. Historically, some might find it inconsistent with promises of gathering and restoring people found in other parts of the Bible. This could create a sense of contradiction between scattering and gathering.

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