Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zechariah, this means that someone who doesn't belong will live in the city of Ashdod, and God will make sure that the people living there realize they are not more important than others. God wants everyone to be fair and kind instead of being too proud.

Zechariah 9:6: And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

Contradiction with Isaiah 19:23

This verse speaks of unity and a highway between Assyria and Egypt, contrary to the idea of turmoil or exclusion suggested in Zechariah 9:6.

Isaiah 19:23: In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.

Contradiction with Micah 4:2

This verse describes nations coming to God's house, indicating inclusivity and peace, contradictory to the rejection mentioned in Zechariah 9:6.

Micah 4:2: And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Contradiction with Psalm 72:11

This verse shows all kings falling down before the Lord, suggesting unity and peace, opposing the troubled context of Zechariah 9:6.

Psalm 72:11: Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 56:7

This verse emphasizes inclusivity, stating that God's house will be a house of prayer for all people, in contrast to the exclusion implied in Zechariah 9:6.

Isaiah 56:7: Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.

Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:9

This verse speaks of God restoring a pure language for people to serve him with one consent, indicating harmony, unlike the division in Zechariah 9:6.

Zephaniah 3:9: For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. [language: Heb. lip] [consent: Heb. shoulder]
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