Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
While Zephaniah 1:15 speaks of a day of wrath and darkness, Psalm 30:5 contrasts this by highlighting God’s favor and joy that comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with John 16:33
Zephaniah 1:15 emphasizes tribulation, whereas John 16:33 offers hope and peace despite tribulation, through Jesus overcoming the world.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 5:1
Zephaniah 1:15 describes a day of distress, but Romans 5:1 speaks of being justified by faith and having peace with God.
Romans 5:1: Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Zephaniah 1:15 describes a day of darkness, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:5 speaks to believers as children of the light, not of darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:5: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3
Zephaniah 1:15 highlights distress and trouble, but Isaiah 26:3 talks about perfect peace for those who trust in God.
Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]
Paradox #1
Zephaniah 1:15 describes a day of wrath and distress. A contradiction might be seen in the portrayal of a compassionate God who also brings severe judgment and destruction. The conflict here is between the ideas of mercy and harsh punishment.