Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God will appear to help His people and His power will be like a flashing arrow and loud trumpet. He will come swiftly and powerfully, like a big storm.

Zechariah 9:14: And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

The verse speaks of the meek inheriting the earth, while Zechariah 9:14 discusses a display of divine power and might.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse advises humility for grace, contrasting the triumphal imagery of God appearing with power and defense in Zechariah 9:14.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

God is associated with a "still small voice," not the dramatic imagery of a storm with arrows and a trumpet as in Zechariah 9:14.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus advises against use of weapons, contrasting with the martial imagery in Zechariah 9:14.

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 2 Corinthians 12:9

Emphasizes strength in weakness, unlike the vivid display of power in Zechariah 9:14.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
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