Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God felt very protective and caring towards Zion, like a parent who loves their child very much. He was filled with strong feelings to watch over and help Zion.

Zechariah 8:2: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Zechariah 8:2 describes God's jealousy and fervent love for Zion, which contrasts with the command in Matthew 5:44 to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, emphasizing love without jealousy.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 1:20

Zechariah 8:2 speaks of God's jealousy and fury, while James 1:20 suggests that human wrath does not produce God's righteousness, implying a contradiction between divine jealousy and righteous behavior.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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