Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, God is telling the people that even if something seems hard or amazing to them, it is not too hard or amazing for Him. God is reminding them that He can do big and wonderful things that might seem impossible to us.

Zechariah 8:6: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts. [marvellous: or, hard, or, difficult]

Contradiction with Matthew 19:26

This verse states "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible," which contradicts the implication in Zechariah 8:6 that even God considers the task difficult.

Matthew 19:26: But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Contradiction with Genesis 18:14

This verse asks, "Is any thing too hard for the LORD?" indicating that nothing is difficult for God, whereas Zechariah 8:6 suggests otherwise.

Genesis 18:14: Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

Here it is stated that "there is nothing too hard for thee," asserting God's limitless power, contrary to the suggestion of difficulty in Zechariah 8:6.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]

Contradiction with Luke 1:37

This verse says, "For with God nothing shall be impossible," which contradicts the notion of anything being difficult for God as suggested in Zechariah 8:6.

Luke 1:37: For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Contradiction with Job 42:2

"I know that thou canst do every thing," affirms God's ability to do all things, whereas Zechariah 8:6 implies something might be hard for God.

Job 42:2: I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. [no thought can be...: or, no thought of thine can be hindered]
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