Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Zechariah 8:10 mentions no hire for man or beast, suggesting scarcity, while Matthew 7:7 promotes asking and receiving, implying abundance.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
Zechariah 8:10 discusses lack, whereas Philippians 4:19 talks about God supplying all needs, indicating provision.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with John 10:10
Zechariah 8:10 describes a time of trouble, but John 10:10 speaks of life more abundantly, highlighting prosperity.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:1
Zechariah 8:10 speaks of no hire, suggesting need, while Psalm 23:1 states the Lord is a shepherd and we shall not want, implying sufficiency.
Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
Zechariah 8:10 alludes to toil without reward, whereas Luke 12:24 speaks of God's provision for ravens, implying care and sustenance.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Contradiction with Romans 8:32
Zechariah 8:10 mentions lack of wages, while Romans 8:32 indicates God gives freely all things, contrasting lack with abundance.
Romans 8:32: He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:12
Zechariah 8:10 highlights scarcity, whereas Deuteronomy 28:12 promises rain in due season and blessings, indicating fulfillment and plenty.
Deuteronomy 28:12: The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Paradox #1
Zechariah 8:10 describes a time of hardship and lack of peace, where people and workers face difficulties. One possible contradiction could be if this hardship seems to contradict the idea of a compassionate and protective deity that provides for and cares for people. It might seem inconsistent with messages of assurance and help found elsewhere. This could cause confusion when trying to understand how such challenges align with divine protection and care.