Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God promises to help the people of Judah and Israel because they were once having tough times and were seen as bad by others. But now, God wants to make them strong and good so they can be a blessing to everyone.

Zechariah 8:13: And it shall come to pass, [that] as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, [but] let your hands be strong.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:3

This verse states that all families of the earth will be blessed through Abraham, whereas Zechariah 8:13 suggests the house of Judah and Israel themselves will be a blessing.

Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15

This verse indicates curses for disobedience, contradicting Zechariah 8:13 where Israel and Judah are to become a blessing.

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 2:1

This verse describes the LORD's anger and removal of Israel's glory, contradicting the notion of them being a blessing as in Zechariah 8:13.

Lamentations 2:1: How hath the Lord covered the daughter of Zion with a cloud in his anger, [and] cast down from heaven unto the earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his footstool in the day of his anger!

Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:11

It discusses God's fury and judgment on Israel, in contrast to the blessing foretold in Zechariah 8:13.

Ezekiel 5:11: Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.

Contradiction with Romans 11:25

Talks about a partial hardening of Israel, which contrasts with the idea of them being a blessing in Zechariah 8:13.

Romans 11:25: For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. [blindness: or, hardness]

Contradiction with Psalm 44:11-12

Describes Israel being scattered and scorned, inconsistent with the promising future in Zechariah 8:13.

Psalm 44:11-12: Thou hast given us like sheep [appointed] for meat; and hast scattered us among the heathen. [like...: Heb. as sheep of meat]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:18

Speaks of wrath and desolation for Israel, opposed to the blessing theme in Zechariah 8:13.

Jeremiah 42:18: For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As mine anger and my fury hath been poured forth upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem; so shall my fury be poured forth upon you, when ye shall enter into Egypt: and ye shall be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach; and ye shall see this place no more.

Contradiction with Amos 5:18

Warns about the day of the LORD being darkness for Israel, contrary to the positive future implied in Zechariah 8:13.

Amos 5:18: Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18

Describes the LORD removing all descendants of Israel, which contradicts the restoration and blessing theme of Zechariah 8:13.

2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
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