Contradictions and Paradoxes in Zephaniah 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Zephaniah 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Zephaniah 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Zephaniah, God is always with us and He is fair and good. Every day, He shows us what is right and never fails, but some people do wrong and don't feel sorry.

Zephaniah 3:5: The just LORD [is] in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame. [every...: Heb. morning by morning]

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

While Zephaniah 3:5 emphasizes God's daily judgment, Psalm 121:4 suggests God is ever-vigilant and does not slumber, implying a constant protective presence rather than daily corrective action.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight the incomprehensibility of God's thoughts and ways, contrary to Zephaniah 3:5 which depicts a predictable pattern of daily judgment.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23

Zephaniah 3:5 mentions God's daily judgment, whereas Lamentations emphasizes His mercies being renewed every morning, focusing on His compassion over justice.

Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Contradiction with Romans 2:4

While Zephaniah 3:5 focuses on God's justice, Romans 2:4 talks about the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience aiming at leading people to repentance, contrasting the daily judgment with long-suffering patience.

Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Paradox #1

The verse suggests that God is always just and does no wrong, yet in other parts of the Bible, some actions attributed to God could be seen as harsh or harmful. This could be seen as inconsistent with always doing right.

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