Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God is like a warrior preparing for a battle, using Judah and Ephraim like a bow and arrow to protect His people. He promises to make the people strong, like a powerful sword, to stand up against those from Greece.

Zechariah 9:13: When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Zechariah 9:13 speaks of combat and conflict, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and bless those who curse you.

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 Romans 12:18

Zechariah 9:13 implies a call to conflict, but Romans 12:18 emphasizes living peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Zechariah 9:13 depicts arming for battle, while Matthew 26:52 advises to put away the sword, promoting peace over violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 1:20

Zechariah 9:13 suggests divine wrath utilized in conflict, whereas James 1:20 says the wrath of man does not produce righteousness.

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