Contradiction with John 7:24
This verse encourages judgment based on righteous criteria, conflicting with Zephaniah 1:7, which calls for silence in the presence of divine judgment.
John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:1
This verse advises against judging others, which contrasts with Zephaniah 1:7's theme of impending divine judgment.
Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Contradiction with Romans 2:1
It warns against passing judgment, which is in opposition to the call for silence during divine judgment in Zephaniah 1:7.
Romans 2:1: Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Zephaniah 1:7 could be the depiction of God preparing a time of judgment and punishment, which might seem at odds with the idea of a loving and forgiving deity. This could lead to questions about how divine justice and mercy are balanced.