Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God says that one day people from many cities will come together. They will all gather to learn about and worship God.

Zechariah 8:20: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; [It shall] yet [come to pass], that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:14

Zechariah 8:20 speaks of people seeking the Lord and going to pray, whereas Matthew 10:14 describes those who reject the message and are not receptive.

Matthew 10:14: And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Zechariah 8:20 envisions people from many cities seeking God, while Jeremiah 7:16 instructs not to pray for certain people due to their disobedience and rejection of God.

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 2 Kings 17:15

Zechariah 8:20 talks about people desiring to worship God, whereas 2 Kings 17:15 describes people who rejected God and His statutes.

2 Kings 17:15: And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that [were] round about them, [concerning] whom the LORD had charged them, that they should not do like them.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

Zechariah 8:20 promotes people going to seek God, but Amos 5:21-23 expresses God's rejection of certain worship practices despite people's efforts to seek Him.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Malachi 1:10

Zechariah 8:20 encourages prayer and worship, while Malachi 1:10 criticizes insincere worship and suggests God does not delight in all offerings.

Malachi 1:10: Who [is there] even among you that would shut the doors [for nought]? neither do ye kindle [fire] on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Zechariah 8:20 suggests that God will be sought and people will pray, whereas Isaiah 1:15 indicates that God will hide His eyes and not listen to prayers due to iniquity.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
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