Category: Zephaniah

Zephaniah 3:9 is about the prophet’s proclamation that one day all the nations of the world will come together to worship and serve the Lord in unity and with pure hearts. 9 “For at that time I will change the speech of the peoples to a pure speech, that all of them may call upon…

Zephaniah 1:12 is about the day of the Lord’s judgment, where God will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent in their faith and indifferent to the ways of the Lord. 12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are complacent, those who…

Zephaniah 1:18 is about the day of the Lord’s wrath when his anger and jealousy will consume the whole earth, leaving it in desolation and utter destruction. 18 Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them on the day of the wrath of the Lord. Setting the Scene for Zephaniah 1:18…

Zephaniah 2:4 is about the call for humility and seeking refuge in the Lord to find protection and safety during times of turmoil and judgment. 4 For Gaza shall be deserted, and Ashkelon shall become a desolation; Ashdod’s people shall be driven out at noon, and Ekron shall be uprooted. Setting the Scene for Zephaniah…

Zephaniah 2:2 is about seeking the Lord, practicing righteousness, and finding refuge in Him before the impending judgment sweeps over the earth. 2 before the decree takes effect— before the day passes away like chaff— before there comes upon you the burning anger of the Lord, before there comes upon you the day of the…

Zephaniah 1:1 is about the prophet Zephaniah delivering a message from the Lord to the people of Judah regarding the impending judgment due to their disobedience and idolatry. 1 The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of…

Zephaniah 3:5 is about the corruption and injustice of the leaders and officials in Jerusalem, who have abandoned God and their responsibility to govern with righteousness and integrity. 5 The Lord within her is righteous; he does no injustice; every morning he shows forth his justice; each dawn he does not fail; but the unjust…

Zephaniah 2:3 is about seeking righteousness and humility before God to potentially find refuge and escape the judgment that is to come upon the wicked. 3 Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger…

Zephaniah 3:9-20 is about the promise of restoration and renewal for God’s people, emphasizing His presence among them and their ultimate deliverance from judgment and exile, leading to a future of joy, praise, and eternal peace. 9 “For at that time I will change the speech of the peoples to a pure speech, that all…

Zephaniah 3:14-20 is about God’s promise to restore His people, bring them joy and praise, remove their punishment, and dwell among them in love and renewal. 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has taken away the judgments…