Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zephaniah 3:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zephaniah 3:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zephaniah 3:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zephaniah, God is very powerful and is always with you to keep you safe. He is so happy about you that He will sing joyful songs and love you quietly and deeply.

Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

While Zephaniah 3:17 speaks of God's presence, Psalm 22:1 expresses a feeling of abandonment by God.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8

Zephaniah 3:17 emphasizes God's love and presence, whereas Isaiah 54:7-8 refers to a time when God hides His face in anger.

Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Zephaniah 3:17 discusses the Lord being in the midst of His people, whereas Lamentations 3:8 describes God not hearing prayers.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2

While Zephaniah 3:17 talks about God’s active involvement with His people, Habakkuk 1:2 reflects on God not responding to cries for help.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Zephaniah 3:17 presents God as a savior, while Matthew 27:46 deals with Jesus feeling forsaken by God.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Job 23:8-9

Zephaniah 3:17 assures of God's presence and action, whereas Job 23:8-9 describes God as unapproachable and hidden.

Job 23:8-9: Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
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