Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zephaniah 3:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zephaniah 3:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zephaniah 3:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zephaniah, God promises to help those who have been hurt and make things better for them. He will bring them back together and make sure everyone sees how special they are.

Zephaniah 3:19: Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame. [get...: Heb. set them for a praise] [where...: Heb. of their shame]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Zephaniah 3:19 speaks of God dealing peacefully with the afflicted, while Matthew 10:34 suggests Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

Zephaniah 3:19 promises healing and gathering, yet Isaiah 45:7 indicates God creates both peace and evil.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:11

Zephaniah 3:19 focuses on God's restoration, whereas Jeremiah 11:11 reveals God bringing calamity that they cannot escape.

Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:30

Zephaniah 3:19 promises relief and honor, while Ezekiel 18:30 warns of God's judgment unless there is repentance.

Ezekiel 18:30: Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn [yourselves] from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

Zephaniah 3:19 mentions the afflicted being saved, but 1 Samuel 15:3 commands the destruction of the Amalekites without mercy.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
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