Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 8:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 8:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 8:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God promises to bring His people back home from faraway places in the east and the west. This means God will rescue and gather everyone who belongs to Him, no matter how far they are.

Zechariah 8:7: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; [the west...: Heb. the country of the going down of the sun]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

This verse states that Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, suggesting a more limited scope of salvation compared to Zechariah 8:7, which promises deliverance from various places.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 24:9

This verse speaks of making the people a reproach among all kingdoms, which contradicts the promised gathering and deliverance in Zechariah 8:7.

Jeremiah 24:9: And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for [their] hurt, [to be] a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. [to be removed: Heb. for removing, or, vexation]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:38

Here God says He will purge out the rebels, which contradicts the inclusive deliverance promised in Zechariah 8:7.

Ezekiel 20:38: And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Amos 9:10

This verse states that sinners will die by the sword, contrasting with the idea of saving the remnant in Zechariah 8:7.

Amos 9:10: All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.

Contradiction with Revelation 2:5

Suggests the removal of a church's lampstand unless they repent, contrary to the unconditional gathering in Zechariah 8:7.

Revelation 2:5: Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
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