Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 7:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 7:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 7:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God spoke to him with an important message to share with the people. It's like when a teacher gives you a special message to pass on to your friends.

Zechariah 7:4: Then came the word of the LORD of hosts unto me, saying,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:12

This verse discusses how God will not hear their cry or accept their offerings, which contrasts with the idea in Zechariah 7:4 about potentially listening to God's guidance.

Jeremiah 14:12: When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse states that God will hide His eyes and not hear prayers, contradicting the premise of responsiveness from God implied in Zechariah 7:4.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

This verse mentions calling upon God but not being answered, which contradicts the opportunity for divine guidance suggested in Zechariah 7:4.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:18

It states that God will not hear them, in contrast to the idea of receiving divine instruction suggested in Zechariah 7:4.

Ezekiel 8:18: Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, [yet] will I not hear them.
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