Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zephaniah 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zephaniah 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zephaniah 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zephaniah, God is telling us that a city will become empty and quiet, like a place where only animals live, because it has not been good. It shows that when people don’t listen to God, their beautiful places can turn into lonely spots where only birds and animals are left.

Zephaniah 2:14: And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper lintels of it; [their] voice shall sing in the windows; desolation [shall be] in the thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work. [cormorant: or, pelican] [upper...: or, knops, or, chapiters] [for...: or, when he hath uncovered]

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6

Isaiah 11:6 speaks of peace and harmony among animals, with predators dwelling peacefully with their prey, while Zephaniah 2:14 describes desolation and habitation of wild beasts in the ruins of Nineveh, suggesting a state of destruction and chaos.

Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:20

Genesis 1:20 describes the creation and abundance of life, including birds, while Zephaniah 2:14 speaks of the destruction and ruins where cormorants and bitterns will lodge, indicating a reversal or destruction of life.

Genesis 1:20: And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl [that] may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. [moving: or, creeping] [life: Heb. soul] [fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly] [open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 37:10

Ezekiel 37:10 talks about the valley of dry bones coming to life as a great army, a vision of restoration and life, while Zephaniah 2:14 depicts desolation and ruin, indicating a state of decay and destruction rather than restoration.

Ezekiel 37:10: So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Revelation 21:4 promises that there will be no more death, mourning, or crying, a future of renewal and peace, contrasting Zephaniah 2:14, which describes a scene of desolation and habitation by wild animals.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Contradiction with Psalm 104:12

Psalm 104:12 describes birds living by the waters and nesting in the branches, symbolizing life and sustenance, whereas Zephaniah 2:14 indicates a scene of emptiness and ruin, with birds inhabiting the desolate city.

Psalm 104:12: By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, [which] sing among the branches. [sing: Heb. give a voice]
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