Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 7:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 7:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 7:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is saying that we should be fair and honest, and we should show kindness and care to everyone, especially our friends and family. It's like being a good friend who always tells the truth and helps others.

Zechariah 7:9: Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: [Execute...: Heb. Judge judgment of truth]

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24-25

These verses prescribe the principle of "an eye for an eye," which contradicts the call to show mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.

Exodus 21:24-25: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Here, Jesus advises against retaliation and instead to turn the other cheek, contrasting with any call for judgment consistent with justice as in Zechariah 7:9.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Psalm 137:8-9

These verses express a desire for vengeance against enemies, which is at odds with the message of mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.

Psalm 137:8-9: O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy [shall he be], that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. [destroyed: Heb. wasted] [rewardeth...: Heb. recompenseth unto thee thy deed which thou didst to us]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse instructs to utterly destroy certain nations without mercy, contradicting the exhortation to show mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:19-20

Replicates the notion of "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," which is in contrast to the mercy advocated in Zechariah 7:9.

Leviticus 24:19-20: And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;
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