Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is saying that He will be kind and good to the people now, not like before when they were having a tough time. God promises to help them and make things better.

Zechariah 8:11: But now I [will] not [be] unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15

This verse outlines curses and hardships for disobedience, whereas Zechariah 8:11 speaks of God not dealing harshly with the remnants.

Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-33

Lamentations highlights God's inevitable compassion after affliction, while Zechariah 8:11 speaks of a changed approach without affliction.

Lamentations 3:31-33: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Amos 9:8

This verse speaks of destruction upon the sinful kingdom, whereas Zechariah 8:11 indicates a time of relenting and favor.

Amos 9:8: Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD [are] upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith the LORD.
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