Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zechariah 9:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zechariah 9:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zechariah 9:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Zechariah, God promises to protect His people from bad guys and keep them safe. He says that no bullies will bother them anymore because He is watching over them.

Zechariah 9:8: And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:6

God states, "I am weary with repenting," suggesting divine change, while Zechariah 9:8 implies a permanent divine protection.

Jeremiah 15:6: Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee; I am weary with repenting.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

States, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee," whereas Zechariah 9:8 implies the condition of watchfulness.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Job 9:12

"Who will say unto him, What doest thou?" implies divine actions may be unquestionable, conflicting with Zechariah 9:8's promise of protection.

Job 9:12: Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? [hinder...: Heb. turn him away?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

"My thoughts are not your thoughts," indicating divine ways aren't predictable, while Zechariah 9:8 provides assurance of protection.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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