Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21-22
These verses suggest that if a wicked person turns away from their sins, they will not face punishment, contradicting the idea of inevitable punishment in Zephaniah 1:9.
Ezekiel 18:21-22: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
This verse describes God relenting from sending calamity to Nineveh when they repented, which contrasts with the assured punishment mentioned in Zephaniah 1:9.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
This verse states that if people humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways, God will forgive and heal, which seems contrary to the punishment expressed in Zephaniah 1:9.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8
These verses indicate that God may change His plans of disaster if a nation repents, unlike the firm punishment specified in Zephaniah 1:9.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse talks about mercy triumphing over judgment, potentially conflicting with the punitive tone in Zephaniah 1:9.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]