Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
This verse suggests that Jeremiah is told not to pray for the people, implying a stark contrast to the hopeful restoration message in Zechariah.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44
Describes God as not hearing prayers during lamentation, contradicting the concept of direct communication in Zechariah.
Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.
Contradiction with Psalm 22:1
Expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, which contrasts with the assurance of God's message in Zechariah.
Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Job feels ignored by God, which contradicts the clear message delivery to Zechariah.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15
Calls God a hidden God, contrary to the direct revelation mentioned in Zechariah 8:1.
Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:3
God refuses to be inquired of by the elders of Israel, contradicting a proactive communication seen in Zechariah.
Ezekiel 20:3: Son of man, speak unto the elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye come to enquire of me? [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.
Contradiction with Amos 8:11
Talks of a famine of hearing the words of the Lord, which contradicts the presence of God’s message in Zechariah 8:1.
Amos 8:11: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: