Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, God will rescue His people and take care of them like a shepherd with his sheep. They will be special and precious, like shiny jewels in a king's crown, for everyone to see.

Zechariah 9:16: And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they [shall be as] the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:7

This verse speaks of God forsaking His house and inheritance, which contrasts with the salvation and favor mentioned in Zechariah 9:16 for His people.

Jeremiah 12:7: I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies. [the dearly...: Heb. the love]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

These verses illustrate God hiding His face and rebuking, in contrast to the depiction of rescue and care in Zechariah 9:16.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 1:14

Describes the yoke of transgressions and God's judgment, opposing the salvation theme in Zechariah 9:16.

Lamentations 1:14: The yoke of my transgressions is bound by his hand: they are wreathed, [and] come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength to fall, the Lord hath delivered me into [their] hands, [from whom] I am not able to rise up.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 5:11

God speaks of withdrawing compassion and bringing devastation, which contradicts with His saving and shepherding role in Zechariah 9:16.

Ezekiel 5:11: Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.
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