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Zephaniah

Zephaniah

1 9.9
An Old Testament book with messages warning Judah about God's judgment
  • proper noun
  • /zəˈfænɪə/
  • Literature
: Libro de Sofonías
  • Psalm 65:7, Psalm 50:3, Zech 2:13, Zephaniah 1:6, Jer 15:7, Is 24, Zephaniah 1:7

Examples

  • Zephaniah 1

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  • In Zephaniah 3:17, we are reminded that God will rejoice over His people with singing.

  • If you want to know more, read Zephaniah 1 and Isaiah 24 (see below).

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  • After all, Zephaniah 3:17 tells us that He will quiet us with His love and rejoice over us with singing.

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  • Zephaniah 1:7

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  • He will take great delight in you; he will quiet you with his love; he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17

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  • Psalm 65:7, Psalm 50:3, Zech 2:13, Zephaniah 1:6, Jer 15:7, Is 24, Zephaniah 1:7

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  • "The Day of the Lord" begins with "Sudden Destruction" as noted in 1 Thess 5:2-3, 2 Peter 3:10-12, Zephaniah 1:2-3, 14-18, Nahum 1:2-6, and many more passages.

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  • The book of Zephaniah contains important messages about God's judgment on Judah.

  • According to Zephaniah 1:4, God will stretch out His hand against Judah and all who live in Jerusalem.

Synonyms

Book of Zephaniah
vsZephaniah
  • Literature
9.9

A book of the Old Testament with Zephaniah's prophecies about God's judgment on Judah

is the same book described using slightly different wording
Sophonias
vsZephaniah
9.9

A book of the Bible with prophecies warning the people of Judah

is the standard title rather than the alternate naming

Compounds

Book of Zephaniah
  • Literature
9.9

A book of the Old Testament with Zephaniah's prophecies about God's judgment on Judah

Surface Forms

Zephaniah main

Etymology

Zephaniah (the book) is named after the prophet, and the name comes from Hebrew tsaphan 'to hide' and Yah 'God', meaning 'God has hidden'. Knowing this makes it easier to remember the book as the short biblical work linked to that prophet.