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Zephaniah 1

Zephaniah 1:7

The Day of the LORD · Zephaniah 1:7–18
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Translations

Modern
Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests.
Traditional
Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord God: for the day of the Lord is at hand: for the Lord hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.
Literal
Be silent before the face of the Lord YHWH, for the day of YHWH is near, for YHWH has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated those called by Him.
Latin
Silete a facie Domini Dei, quia juxta est dies Domini: quia præparavit Dominus hostiam; sanctificavit vocatos suos.

Original

Hebrew
English
Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests.

Notes

Zephaniah 1:7

the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests: Foreigners will kill the wicked among the Lord's people.

Zephaniah 1:7–18

We should view the entire passage as one large event. Some parts were fulfilled when Jerusalem fell in 586 BC. Other parts repeated in different historical periods, like the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. The whole prophecy will be fulfilled at the end of time. Then, God will fully and finally judge the world and renew creation (Revelation 19:11–22:5).

Zephaniah 1:1–2:3

Zephaniah's message from the Lord warns about worldwide judgment (Zephaniah 1:1–6). He urges his readers to repent (Zephaniah 1:7–13) before disaster strikes (1:14–18). He encourages them to seek the Lord and live righteously and humbly, hoping they may avoid his judgment (Zephaniah 2:1–3).

Theme notes and profiles

The Day of the Lord

Events

Parallels

Malachi 4:1–6 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 2 Peter 3:8–13

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Zephaniah Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Last Days Last Judgment

Topics

Entertainments: Invitations to Often by the Master in Person Fear of God: Reverence Sacrifices: Figurative War: God Uses, As a Judgment